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Getting around to a tune up today for Swampgurl...buying the sparkplugs...do they come already gapped 
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1980 XS650G Special-Two
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Usually not. Having said that, I've always just put them in engines just as they come out of the box.XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model. -
Tune up
The gaps may or may not be correct out of the box. Definitely check them before installing.
Mike1981 XS1100H Venturer
K&N Air Filter
ACCT
Custom Paint by Deitz
Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
Stebel Nautilus Horn
EBC Front Rotors
Limie Accent Moves On In 2015
MikeComment
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spark plug gap
I side gapped mine about two years ago. Seemed to much improve the way the F idled and accelerated. There is a post on here somewhere that tells of how to do that. I was told the plugs would not last long. Now after about 10K, it is starting to run rough. I will pull the plugs tomorrow and check them out. Let you know then.http://www.xs11.com/forum/images/icons/icon11.gifput something smooooth betwen your legs, XS eleven
79 F (Blueballs)
79 SF (Redbutt)
81 LH (organ donor)
79 XS 650S (gone to MC heaven)
76 CB 750 (gone to MC heaven)
rover has spokenComment
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Not rocket science to gap plugs been awhile since I've changed any...now indeed yo find the correct plugs locally...I have all the info...1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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My new NGK plugs for Enterprise had to be regapped out of the box - at least a couple were off a bit we found so I am glad it was checked.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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I always check them and almost always they are correct.
But, you never know if they have been dropped, so that's why I always check them.-Mike
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'79 XS1100SF 20k miles
'80 XS1100SG 44k miles
'81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
'79 XS750SF 17k miles
'85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
'84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
'86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles
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if theyre in your hand why wouldnt you gap em? i dont get it unless your toolbox is missing a wire feeler gauge lol. i gap mine at .030. jat
Max
81 XS1100SH Black Beast Mutt
Kerker 4/1
stock carbs and air box.
78 headlite, handle bars,
1 set of ea-160/85mph guages,
crash bars, cruise control
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78 XS1100E jet kit, Kerker 4/1, air pods, jet kit-RIP
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I always gap my NGK BP6ES, seem to always come a bit wide ?76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
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NGK's come set close to .035 Ben......usualy have to tap ground strap down a bit.Originally posted by madmax-im View PostGetting around to a tune up today for Swampgurl...buying the sparkplugs...do they come already gapped81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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what a PITA just trying to find an autoparts store that has anything remotely close to NGK BP6ES...a local advance auto only has NGK 7333 which s supposed to be compatible...according to the listing here on this site...so I go okay lets get them...welll the store locally doesnt have them but the store in Raleigh does...so they can deliver them to my local store...But it took them all day to do it and i gave up waiting...a day wasted...will see if they came in tmrw. but geeeez
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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I just did mine last weekend and bought some NGK BPR6ES the gaps were wide around .035 so I gap them to .030 the manual calls for .028 to .032
So in the middle for me and it runs great.
RickXS11E 1978
Past Bikes that I owned
H1 Kawasaki 500 1972
CB 750K Honda 1978
CB 750K Honda 1979
Triumph 500 Daytona 1968
Triumph 650 Bonny 1969Comment
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Geeze, now I feel dumb and entitled. Never thought to check my plus, as I assumed they were always pre-gapped. I find them easily available at Advance, Auto Zone and O'Reilly's, as well as two small bike shops. I even got the NGK Irridiums @ Advance for $6/pc.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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NGK 7333 is the same as BP6ES. The plug will say BP6ES, the box will say 7333 which is the number the auto parts store uses.2H7 (79)
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Thanks Phil...will get 'em in the morning....Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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