plugs

[fatnslow]

i have my plugs gaped at 22 thousanths, is that right, its for a turbo busa. i am going to put some new plugs in again, just want to make sure i have gaped them right. i run stock plugs also. thanks for any imput.

[jasonsbusa]

Stock plugs gapped to .018-.020"

[fatnslow]

thanks jason, when i do the comp check i will throw another set in.

[WerxRacing]

jason got to it before i did. dang. that is the best to run stock 18-22 asperated or turbo. only need to change up if giggle gas is involved.

[fatnslow]

thanks guys, there at 22 now gonna tighten them up to 20, do plugs have to look bad to be fouled, havent seen them yet, but if they look good i hate to change them, or just go head and change them.

[Dan.J]

thanks guys, there at 22 now gonna tighten them up to 20, do plugs have to look bad to be fouled, havent seen them yet, but if they look good i hate to change them, or just go head and change them.

no they dont have to "look" fouled to be fouled....especially with race fuel its hard to read them. usually the bike will let ya know when the plugs are going bad, are u having any issues?

[jasonsbusa]

Go to your local parts store and get NGK CR9E plugs only like $2-3 each.Cheap insurance in my opinion

[WerxRacing]

jason said it. i go with his thought.

[fatnslow]

thats what i will do jason . busaboom the bike hasnt run right in alittle over 9 months. went to the track one night, made a pass coming up the return road the bike overheated, i shut it off. hose came loose on rad. next time i went to the track it lost mph and gained et. before bike would run 9.30-9.40 148-151mph. the next time out it struggled to run 9.90s lost about 7 mph on the back half. bike sat for acouple weeks then i had somone adjust my fuel pressure and i think a fuel line kinked, bike wouldnt hardly go down track. bike has been sitting for awhile when it tries to build boost it just startes missing like it needs fuel, i have had c16 in the tank for longer than 9 months,. found someone to do a comp check on the motor, then i am going to change the plugs and try to adjust my fuel pressure. i also just put new fuel lines on it to, i also found my controller wasnt grounding right, dont know how long its been like that either. i havent been to the track but a couple times, this is my first turbo bike and im not enjoying. hell the turbos been on it for just under 2 years and its been to the track those times thats it.

[WerxRacing]

advance auto & sears has compe tester with the 10mm adapter you need. The complete kit is 35.oo. Has 6 adapters. Can do your cars , trucks & bikes.

[Dan.J]

thats what i will do jason . busaboom the bike hasnt run right in alittle over 9 months. went to the track one night, made a pass coming up the return road the bike overheated, i shut it off. hose came loose on rad. next time i went to the track it lost mph and gained et. before bike would run 9.30-9.40 148-151mph. the next time out it struggled to run 9.90s lost about 7 mph on the back half. bike sat for acouple weeks then i had somone adjust my fuel pressure and i think a fuel line kinked, bike wouldnt hardly go down track. bike has been sitting for awhile when it tries to build boost it just startes missing like it needs fuel, i have had c16 in the tank for longer than 9 months,. found someone to do a comp check on the motor, then i am going to change the plugs and try to adjust my fuel pressure. i also just put new fuel lines on it to, i also found my controller wasnt grounding right, dont know how long its been like that either. i havent been to the track but a couple times, this is my first turbo bike and im not enjoying. hell the turbos been on it for just under 2 years and its been to the track those times thats it.

yah change the plugs and make sure fueling is correct, get that gas out of there and put in some fresh fuel. how much boost u running? intercooled? i know alot of people run C16 fuel but man IMO its way overkill untill ya really start boosting hard and can lead to alot of ill running and spark plug problems as it is just way to much octane. might want to make sure all is well with your clutch also

[fatnslow]

thanks werxracing, yea busaboom im gonna put some fresh fuel in it to, only running 6lbs of boost, no intercooling track bike only, alittle over kill huh, just trying to be safe, plus i dont know what my a/f is could be rich as hell. you right about the clutch could be driving through it. thanks again, im finally excited about the bike again, thanks everybody.

[Chris Horoho]

when its fun again is when its no big deal to search for minor problems
and yours sounds to be a minor problem

youll get it and be on track again in no time

[fatnslow]

well the comp. checks out also put the new plugs in, dont want to try it till i get that fuel out the tank and try to adjust my fuel pressure. i was looking and dont know where to hookup at, i dont see a place. i cant find where them guys that checked hooked up at. im at a loss, again.

[BLACK_DEATH]