So anyone who has ever met me knows I am a man of science; deeply committed to the application of the scientific method in everything I do..... they call me "Mr Science". So, I was determined to put an end to this ridiculous debate about the impact of using the iridium plug in the FJR. I designed a test in which I ran one iridium plug along with three OEM plugs in the other three cylinders. The cylinder with the iridium plug was selected randomly by one of our cats. Now, I know that I should have conducted a double blind study, but I realized it would be dangerous to ride with a blindfold on and Spousal Unit simply would not do it, so I rode the bike while squinting as hard as could..... trust me I could barely see. Well, the difference was quite noticeable. Every time the iridium plug fired the bike would surge forward like the crowd at the Rueben Run banquet table; it was barely controllable. This alone was undeniable proof that iridium plugs are the answer to all our motorcycling needs, but was I satisfied? Well, no, I was not. Having put to rest one ongoing debate I decided to add some premium fuel to the tank and settle another tiff. This time the difference was utterly fantastic. Each time the iridium plug fired there was this deep, satisfying and powerful thrust as the bike was launched forward. I felt like I was filming a porn film as it was not unlike the feeling that Bust describes having when he is "grooming" one of his pet sheep.
Well there you have it. Two of motorcycling's most contentious issues resolved with scientific method and logic. Next I am going to add Amsoil to the crankcase and see how that impacts performance.
