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Old 05-04-2016, 04:15 PM
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Well, they're a couple months old but still shiny on the outside. Where should I kick it?
 
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Plugs look different with fuel injection
 
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It's carbureted.
 
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Originally Posted by Huggerbugger
Well, they're a couple months old but still shiny on the outside. Where should I kick it?
FYI - Many people here (those running popular ad-blocking software) can't see the picture I think you posted. When a picture is the last thing in a post, ad-blocking software tends to think it's an ad and removes it.

Inserting text, even just 1 character like a ".", on a new line after the pic keeps it from being blocked.

Or, you can setup a signature line in your user profile.
 
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I didn't post a picture.
 
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White plugs matter!

But, doesn't that mean you are running lean?
 
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Originally Posted by Huggerbugger
I didn't post a picture.
OK, but without a decent pic or 2 of your plugs, looking down into the plug, people can only make wild guesses as to whether or not you have a problem.
 
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Yes, it's running lean. I hate when that happens! I don't do my own maintenance any more, so gotta take it to my mechanic.
 

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More open pipes and/or air cleaner? They come lean from the factory and if you do much to open up the intake or exhaust, it gets worse. A carb adjustment and rejet is probably in order if you've modified it.
 
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It has a screaming eagle air cleaner, but I don't know what the former owner did to it.
 


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