I have a 2009 iron 883 w/ vance and hines staggered shortshots, stage I SE air cleaner, and a power commander V. I installed all of this 2 days ago along with the preset map from powercommander.com. I pulled my plugs today to check them, and they were a white powder color. This means I am running too lean correct? any suggestions?

 

Just in case there are questions...Stock ECM and standard baffles. The bike doesn't cut-out at any speed, and doesn't backfire. The only thing is the color of the plugs scare me and I don't want to hurt my new bike.

 

I do not know about your Sportster, but my 99 Softail manual says white is OK, as long as the porcelin is not eroding. It says white to yellow to tan is OK. Do look for glassy areas of brown, as these are generally signs of to lean. What color are the exhaust pipes? Sometimes you can tell how lean they are running by that also. Just my 2cents.

 

I can't figure out how to upload an image off my computer. My exhaust have a purplish tint to them close to the block. I think I'm going to have the bike dyno'd just to be safe.

 

I did not mean the outside of the pipes. Lots of pipes will turn blue right at the head and on down a ways. I meant the inside as your look in the tail end. If they are really white it may be to lean. If they are a darker grey color, its probably OK. Dyno will tell the story though.

 

oops sorry bout that, didn't understand you. The insides of the pipes are dark gray. Thanks for the info it makes me a little more comfortable

 

here is a pic of my plugs. any opinions?

 

I would say they look pretty good. White to egg shell, and no cracks or black spots on porcelin. I do not know how may miles you have on them, but they look good to me.

 

around 150 miles

 

your plugs look good! they look like mine!

dont sweat it and ride!!