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<blockquote data-quote="ionbeam" data-source="post: 1118063" data-attributes="member: 277"><p>The NEPRT stop watch is ticking...</p><p></p><p>Any brand name spark plug that is equivalent to the OEM plug will do an equal job. Lead free gas is easy on plugs and the FJR is easy on plugs.</p><p></p><p>The only decision would be To Iridium or Not To Iridium. Iridium plugs have a longer life than a conventional plug so you would under the tank less often but cost a lot more and the center electrode is fragile. Do not try to gap an Iridium plug, it can be done but is not risk free.</p><p></p><p>IMO, just put in a standard plug and you are good to go. With any type new plug you probably <strong><em>won't</em></strong> see better gas mileage, smoother operation or more power. Modern engines with electronic ignition are very tolerant of plug type and plug condition.</p><p></p><p>The Gen I & Gen II FJR has a 'waste spark' ignition causing two of the four plugs to fire backwards, you can rotate the plugs to get better plug life.</p><p></p><p>The Gen III FJR has COP ignition - Coil Over Plug so all the plugs fire in a conventional way from center electrode to side tab ground and only fire half as often as the earlier waste spark ignitions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ionbeam, post: 1118063, member: 277"] The NEPRT stop watch is ticking... Any brand name spark plug that is equivalent to the OEM plug will do an equal job. Lead free gas is easy on plugs and the FJR is easy on plugs. The only decision would be To Iridium or Not To Iridium. Iridium plugs have a longer life than a conventional plug so you would under the tank less often but cost a lot more and the center electrode is fragile. Do not try to gap an Iridium plug, it can be done but is not risk free. IMO, just put in a standard plug and you are good to go. With any type new plug you probably [B][I]won't[/I][/B] see better gas mileage, smoother operation or more power. Modern engines with electronic ignition are very tolerant of plug type and plug condition. The Gen I & Gen II FJR has a 'waste spark' ignition causing two of the four plugs to fire backwards, you can rotate the plugs to get better plug life. The Gen III FJR has COP ignition - Coil Over Plug so all the plugs fire in a conventional way from center electrode to side tab ground and only fire half as often as the earlier waste spark ignitions. [/QUOTE]
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