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  1. pjmac5

    Brisk BR12ZS Spark Plug

    I read some old threads where one member used the Brisk LGS which was a bust and another member who said Brisk Plugs with Nology Wires are great but didn't specify which Brisk Plugs. So I am looking for some feedback in regards to this specific plug. Links to General Info as well as...
  2. fmcandrew

    #4 cylinder no spark - Help!

    Electrical gurus... My '95 Max has just decided to stop firing on #4. Other 3 fire fine, but #4 not getting spark. Tried new plugs - nothing...Plug is wet with gas, but not fouled...I have COPS so I switched the harness & COP from a running cylinder to #4 - still no fire. Believe it has good...
  3. D

    Spark Plugs

    I have to change my plugs about once a month because they burn out. I have tried just about every brand of plug that matches the NGK and have had the best luck with champions but they still burn out a lot. Any suggestions on different plugs?
  4. T

    Iridium Spark plugs issues?

    Many french Vmax users encounter issues with DPR8EIX9 sparkplugs. Many of these sparkplugs fail under 3000 kilometers (bad idle and hesitations at low rev). Some french members had test them and founded short circuits in insulators... Iridium US men, didn't you find something unpleasant...
  5. V

    Spark in carb

    Yesterday i had my airbox off while the bike was running, i looked into the mouth of the carb as i was giving it gas and saw a spark jump from the needle to the body of the carbs.....i have recently taken apart my spark plug boot to clean the insides so i'm thinking this may be part of the...
  6. naughtyG

    No spark on #1 at low revs

    I'm experiencing no spark on cylinder #1 at low revs on my '86 - on idle that cylinder stays cold, when riding I can hear and feel it kick in at around 4500-5000rpm. :ummm: I have thrown new plugs in, and I have replaced the coil. I've measured tension on the coil connector and both wires show...
  7. maxrom

    no spark

    Hy, i`m rebuilding my Royal Venture 1986 (XVZ1300) Electric wiring from ZERO. for testing; i`m temporary directly connected to battery power (NO SAFETY DEVICE) issue is; no spark at spark-plug (1 to 4) ----Pick up coil homs; tested OK ----original wiring arness from pick-up coil to...
  8. hurleyman77

    No spark at any of the plugs...

    I've got a '94 VMax that I've owned for almost a year, and it recently quit starting. It's been modded, but IDK how much. After some investigation, none of the plugs will spark when it turns over. After the first day that it quit, I got 1-2 sparks for every 10-15 engine turns, and now nothing...
  9. cgswss

    Spark plug wires...So confused...

    OK, went riding after the rain and the roads were still wet. After a lot of road spray, My bike was running on 3 cylinders... when it was running good, only two at idle. several hours later (after sitting inside and drying out) she was back to all 4. Washed the bike to get rid of the puddle...
  10. naughtyG

    no spark on #2 cylinder

    So after fixing all my electrics the old '86 ran fine... for a few days. Then it started missing, and then feeling like it was running on 3 pots, only going to full power when in higher revs. I thought it might be the #2 coil, as I had noticed a break in the insulation of one of its wires. I...
  11. maxrom

    1000$ spark plug

    WATH THE HELL he should sell spark plug shims to aling them for longer life http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOLOGY-SILVER-SPARK-PLUGS-1985-2005-YAMAHA-V-MAX-VMAX-/250667864924?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a5cf8135c&vxp=mtr
  12. donnelly317

    Flashing spark plug caps

    http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/Flashing_Spark_Plug_Caps_p/flashing-plugs.htm Cool? Bad? Anywork on these? Made for parts unlimited
  13. Traumahawk

    Changing spark plugs when hot

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  14. T

    Need help understanding odd fire/wasted spark!!!

    Need as much information as possible on my 89 Max firing angles and two flywheel pickups!!! Anyone, Anyone???? Bueller, Bueller??? LMAO :ummm::bang head::ummm::bang head::ummm::bang head::ummm::bang head:
  15. VMax-Mike

    Spark plug's

    Just went out and looked at what i need to do to change the rear plug's and what a ass-pain. Sure am glad i got knee gard's (NOT). :bang head:
  16. R

    Spark plug wires

    Are these easy to put on .I am thinking of replacing mine with colored ones .Where are the other two coils located aside from the ones under the fake tank?.
  17. yukonerdave

    Help request - How to Read a Spark Plug

    Hey guys Been a while since I've been active on the forum - I moved and have been busy with other stuff, but I still check up on what's going on once in a while. Anyway, my bike started running like sh*t a week or two ago and I could use some advice. I'm actually looking into what it would...
  18. J

    Spark plugs anyone?

    I read on the Star forum how much of a bugger bear the simple act of changing out the Gen II plugs could be. Even watched a short vid clip on how to help the COPS removal with a blast of air. All I can say is: they were not exaggerating when they said it was a beotch to do first time...
  19. J

    No Start, no spark found

    I have recently bought this 1998 vmax. its completely stock. Road to work everything was fine. after work went to start it up, cranks no start. checked for spark, found no spark. so i proceeded to replace the spark plugs. ohm checked the coils and wires, all test good. 3ohms per coil primary...
  20. eggohead

    Nology Spark Plug Wires

    Has anyone tried/ compared this to other... Not sure if they are really worth the extra $$$.....:ummm:
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