|
02-04-2011, 06:13 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Posts: 802
|
Spark plug gap?
Replacing the plugs on the Nomad. Manual doesn't say that they need to be gapped. I've always gapped plugs in my trucks/cars; not so for the Nomad?
__________________
_______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT Login or Register to Remove Ads |
|
02-04-2011, 06:29 PM | #2 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
Posts: 1,162
|
Spark plug gap?
How about .032" to .036".
__________________
Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13 |
|
02-04-2011, 06:40 PM | #3 |
Sr. Contributor
|
Spark plug gap?
Every plug I've bought was gapped correctly without me needing to do it!
Manual says .030
__________________
I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 |
|
02-04-2011, 08:09 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Posts: 802
|
Spark plug gap?
Missed where it said that. Guess I shouldnt look where it says how to change the plugs. ::)
Thanks guys.
__________________
_______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT |
|
02-04-2011, 11:11 PM | #6 |
Mega-Contributor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever!
Posts: 21,926
|
Spark plug gap?
I split the difference and set mine at .034.
__________________
Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08|Custer '09|Cortez '10|Crescent City '11|Kanab '12|Antlers '12|Estes Park '13|Antlers '13|Orofino '14|The Dalles '17 |
|
02-12-2011, 02:19 AM | #7 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 1,785
|
Spark plug gap?
what plugs do you guys use?
thx. E. |
|
02-12-2011, 09:06 AM | #8 |
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: (SE Louisiana)
Posts: 8,340
|
Spark plug gap?
I've changed mine once about 20,000 miles back. I picked up a set of OEM plugs at the dealer.
__________________
2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 |
|
02-12-2011, 09:08 AM | #9 |
Sr. Contributor
|
Spark plug gap?
Advance Auto has the OEM plugs.
__________________
Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 |
|
02-12-2011, 09:12 AM | #10 |
Mega-Contributor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever!
Posts: 21,926
|
Spark plug gap?
I use NGK DPR6EA-9 plugs.
__________________
Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08|Custer '09|Cortez '10|Crescent City '11|Kanab '12|Antlers '12|Estes Park '13|Antlers '13|Orofino '14|The Dalles '17 |
|
02-12-2011, 09:14 AM | #11 | |
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada
Posts: 35,387
|
Spark plug gap?
Quote:
__________________
2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 |
|
|
02-12-2011, 09:22 AM | #12 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Spark plug gap?
Would those be NGK-DPR9EIX-9?
|
|
02-12-2011, 09:30 AM | #13 | |
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada
Posts: 35,387
|
Spark plug gap?
Quote:
The DPR9EIX-9 would be three heat ranges colder, I think that would be too cold a plug for our motors.
__________________
2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 |
|
|
02-12-2011, 09:37 AM | #14 |
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Montreal QC
Posts: 12,034
|
Spark plug gap?
Probably splitting hairs here, but when a range is given I was taught to gap closer to the smaller value. That way as the electrode wears over time the gap is in the proper range longer.
Same thing holds true for points.
__________________
Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 |
|
02-12-2011, 03:56 PM | #15 | |
Mega-Contributor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever!
Posts: 21,926
|
Spark plug gap?
Quote:
__________________
Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08|Custer '09|Cortez '10|Crescent City '11|Kanab '12|Antlers '12|Estes Park '13|Antlers '13|Orofino '14|The Dalles '17 |
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Spark Plug - looking | usranger74 | 1500 & 1600 Nomad | 14 | 03-18-2011 04:45 PM |
Spark Plug Socket | redjay | 1500 & 1600 Nomad | 11 | 08-24-2010 12:14 PM |
spark plug tunnels | patmahoney | 1500 & 1600 Nomad | 10 | 01-05-2010 01:36 PM |
Spark Plug Removal | barrynfla | 1500 & 1600 Nomad | 16 | 10-27-2009 09:11 PM |
Spark Plug Tubes | nolan | 1500 & 1600 Nomad | 17 | 12-02-2008 05:30 PM |