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aloha450x · Post by **aloha450x** » April 25th, 2008, 12:51 am

what does everyone run? also my motor has a b8es. stock is br8eg. what does the "r" stand for?

Mad Dog · Post by **Mad Dog** » April 25th, 2008, 7:29 am

Br8eix, (Iridium)
the es plug has standard electrode, the eg has the smaller fine wire electrode (fouls less easily)
r=resistor

aloha450x · Post by **aloha450x** » April 25th, 2008, 1:41 pm

what does the resistor do and what are the effects of running a plug without it. I.e. b8es

britincali · Post by **britincali** » April 25th, 2008, 2:00 pm

It stops radio interference.

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » April 25th, 2008, 4:22 pm

i like the iridium plug. but i like the stock plug just as good

aloha450x · Post by **aloha450x** » April 25th, 2008, 4:40 pm

i just read a thread over on cr500riders. to me it seems that each bike likes different plugs. it's like these things have souls.

i learn something new every day. i ordered a pack of 4 br8eg's off ebay

Post by **MojoScojo** » April 25th, 2008, 5:37 pm

aloha450x wrote:i just read a thread over on cr500riders. to me it seems that each mechanic likes different plugs.

fixed.

Me, I like the inexpensive ones. Who cares about the .001 extra horsepower an iridium plug might make _IF_ you have your bike tuned in the first place.

Please tell me we're not going to start talking about which chain/lube combination / bearings / transmission oil provide the best horsepower.

Tune the carb, set the suspension, keep her maintained, and ride the piss out of her.

Post by **AlisoBob** » April 25th, 2008, 5:45 pm

The "G" is a winner....

fastkart · Post by **fastkart** » April 25th, 2008, 6:24 pm

aloha450x wrote:i just read a thread over on cr500riders. to me it seems that each bike likes different plugs. it's like these things have souls. i learn something new every day. i ordered a pack of 4 br8eg's off ebay

Ebay? You can't pick those up at your local auto parts store? I never have a problem walking and picking up 4 or 8 BR8EG's.

aloha450x · Post by **aloha450x** » April 25th, 2008, 7:22 pm

looked online at checkers. no dice and they are 3 bucks more and im in no rush. haha

Blusmbl · Post by **Blusmbl** » April 26th, 2008, 5:31 am

Murrays or Advance Auto will have 'em, too. Sometimes the parts counter person has to spend some quality time cross referencing numbers, but it's not too difficult.

I have a B8ES in mine, because it's cheap, and I haven't had any fouling issues yet either. I'm sure the jetting isn't perfect, but if it runs, doesn't foul plugs, and makes power, why mess with it?

bigjay · Post by **bigjay** » April 26th, 2008, 10:07 am

napa has 90% of the B series NGK's in stock here, are there Napa's in HI?

aloha450x · Post by **aloha450x** » April 26th, 2008, 10:48 am

yeah we have napa buttried to search online cause im to lazy to ride my bicycle to the store. haha yes I said bicycle. don't start. lol

Post by **AlisoBob** » April 26th, 2008, 11:40 am

MojoScojo wrote:
Please tell me we're not going to start talking about which chain/lube combination / bearings / transmission oil provide the best horsepower.

Hallelujah Brother Mojo.....

Please direct all loser questions here:

www.cr500riders.com

madmcnish · Post by **madmcnish** » April 28th, 2008, 5:29 am

My bike runs just fine with an BR8ES.
They don't stock the EG at my local supplier.
How long (typically) should a plug last if the motor is tuned (Jetted) correctly?
I've not had to change one yet and I've had the bike for around a year now.

Post by **AlisoBob** » April 28th, 2008, 7:39 am

I typically toss a plug in once a year, just because. I give my old ones to Brit, and runs them for another.

Good running 500's dont foul plugs.

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » April 28th, 2008, 8:11 am

people complain about the "ecm" plugs, and that is what I run and never fouled one...and I'm running a little rich...

Skidmark · Post by **Skidmark** » April 28th, 2008, 6:32 pm

I run the "G" plug. So far ...so good. Of course the B8ES woked fine too...

: bling :,
"Skiddy"

dezertryno · Post by **dezertryno** » May 5th, 2008, 2:35 pm

My 250 and 500 both run a br8es. I buy them for $20 a box of 10 @ Kragen. Never had a problem, and @ $2 a plug, I change them when I change my oil, every other ride, tops every 3rd ride.

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