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Old 04-25-2023, 04:07 PM
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Just curious where you guys buy your - Spark Plugs? I saw Walmart has Autolite plugs for my bike and some NGK.
 
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Old 04-25-2023, 04:11 PM
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Ive paid alot at dealer,cause I am there. Got the champions off Amazon.

Every now and then wonder about a fancy one for starting,though I tell myself not worth it
 

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I like the double iridium not because of performance but they last a long time.
 
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I like the double iridium not because of performance but they last a long time.
Interesting, spark plugs are part of ion knock sensing on Harleys, right ? Is using other brands require a different tune ?
 
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Interesting, spark plugs are part of ion knock sensing on Harleys, right ? Is using other brands require a different tune ?
Now that’s way above my pay grade
 
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Old 04-25-2023, 07:35 PM
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Now that’s way above my pay grade
Found this explanation of how it works. Technically I can see where different brands might affect the process.
 
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I buy mine at the dealer. It's not that much difference in price.
 
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Beware the imposter NGK Iridium plugs on Amazon. it's a thing, sadly.
 
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Beware the imposter NGK Iridium plugs on Amazon. it's a thing, sadly.
That almost sounds like one of those, "Ask me how I know", stories.........
 
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