Iridium spark plugs in a 2 stroke?
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Enduro Chris
, May 21 2012 12:55 PM
11 replies to this topic
Posted 21 May 2012 - 12:55 PM
I just saw that NGK offers Iridium spark plugs for my TE300 (same as KTM EXC300).
NGK BR7EIX
http://www.ngk.de/pr...XC/BR7ES/11406/
Can it improve mileage / culture?
Any experiences?
Chris
NGK BR7EIX
http://www.ngk.de/pr...XC/BR7ES/11406/
Can it improve mileage / culture?
Any experiences?
Chris
Posted 21 May 2012 - 01:19 PM
Because the Iridium used in the center electrode resists erosion by the combustion process better than steel, the electrode can be made finer. The finer the electrode is, the easier it is for a given amount of electrical energy to cause a spark to jump the gap, which means there is less likelihood of a misfire, and more likelihood of being able to produce a good spark at cranking speeds. They may also last longer.
That's all they will do for you.
That's all they will do for you.
Posted 22 May 2012 - 10:47 PM
Enduro Chris, on 21 May 2012 - 12:55 PM, said:
I just saw that NGK offers Iridium spark plugs for my TE300 (same as KTM EXC300).
NGK BR7EIX
http://www.ngk.de/pr...XC/BR7ES/11406/
Can it improve mileage / culture?
Any experiences?
Chris
NGK BR7EIX
http://www.ngk.de/pr...XC/BR7ES/11406/
Can it improve mileage / culture?
Any experiences?
Chris
That's what I use in my 300. I change it out once a season. No better performance. The Iridium just lasts longer is all.
Posted 23 May 2012 - 02:27 AM
The thinner electrode is also more prone to failure, and dropping off into your engine, not only causing a slight misfire, but normally a ruined cylinder........I just use BR -- EG type in my CR's, 125, 134 and 250, they are cheap, change them out every 3 months or so...
Posted 30 May 2012 - 04:03 AM
My 05 YZ125 came with a standard plug. In 06 or 07 Yamaha started specing the 125 with an Iridium plug. I installed the Iridium plug in my 05 and found it easier to jet and it seemed to run a little cleaner. It made enough of a difference that I always run Iridium's in my 2 strokes. YMMV
Posted 31 May 2012 - 11:14 AM
i have NEVER fouled a plug on my rm250. I replace my plug at time of topend. I decided to throw an iridium one in there just for the heck of it. noticed zero difference other than my wallet being 5 dollars lighter. I decided to keep in in for 2-3 topends, i want to see how long this baby is going to last!
Posted 31 May 2012 - 03:36 PM
Save your money,my plug lasts all season I only change it after winter storage.
Edited by canuckwr250, 31 May 2012 - 03:37 PM.








