Thu, 19 Mar 1998 19:13:25 -0800 - Message No. 2398
From: "ynotfix"

Subject: Re: Sparkplugs




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> From: Rui Pinto 
> Subject: Re: (XRV) Sparkplugs
> Hello to all @ friends,
> Honda engineers can be the best, but:
> - why very @ have tunings: modifyed carbs, different air filters, exhaust
> systems, shock absorbers, etc?
> - why my RD04 have fuel indicators and next models doesn't?
> - why ...
> I think that there are more items to take in mind, and one very important
is
> costs. Honda can't put all the best in all machines.
> I have changed the plugs for platinum ones (Bosch) and I THINK I have a
> little better performance.
If modifications are made then it may be necessary to use a different spark
plug.
But modifications also mean more modifications, among these spark plugs.and 
there are no free lunches, more power often means less gas economy. A change

such as you have made, to the platinum plugs isn't going to affect the
overall 
reliability of your bike, and if you "think" there is more performance then
why not 
use them. But to spend as much money as the splitfire plugs cost is not a
good 
value for the expense.
After 40 years in the mechanical trades, I have seen many different
modifications 
made and I have seen few that were actually an improvment worth the time and
money, over the factory designs. If racing is the product of the
modifications,
then the trade-off of reliability and tractibility are worth the efforts,
but for the 
standard uses on the highway the best choices will usually be to leave it
stock.
You may not agree, but then you may some day change your mind too. 
Just the ramblings of an old man.
 ...................                                                        
                                                  
Tony Angco   

'96 Triumph Trophy 1200, & '96 Trident 900
 Honda '85  XLV750R & '96 Africa Twin  XRV750T
'89 Hawk GT650
BOOF #122 ,VIDIOT, AHRMA #4222
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