Spark Plug Hunt

[Baza 07]

Hi all, anyone know the best place for buying plugs unfortunately I have,,,,
NGK MAR8B-JDS
So before I do the internet hunt for the cheapest, I thought I’d ask
Cheers Baza

 

[TLSgazza]

NGK DCPR 8 EKC
are the plugs I've just put in my 2006 GSA
I actually picked these up at the Stafford auto jumble for £6.00 each.

 

[Bear]

Firstly, there have been rumours of fake NGK plugs at various times so buy them from a recognised supplier (franchised dealer or trusted independent) Secondly, iirc, Baza's bike is 2010 or thereabouts so the plugs for the earlier engine won't fit.

 

[casper]

Too many fake ones around as Bear said.
The last ones I bought were from opie oils in one of their perpetual sales.
They were £43 inc vat for a set.
Hope that helps.

 

[Baza 07]

NGK DCPR 8 EKC
are the plugs I've just put in my 2006 GSA
I actually picked these up at the Stafford auto jumble for £6.00 each.

Cheers mate,but Bear beat me to it

 

[Baza 07]

Firstly, there have been rumours of fake NGK plugs at various times so buy them from a recognised supplier (franchised dealer or trusted independent) Secondly, iirc, Baza's bike is 2010 or thereabouts so the plugs for the earlier engine won't fit.

Cheers Bear, unfortunately your spot on with your second shot
Thanks for your reply mate

 

[GORILA]

sparkplugs.co.uk seem to be the cheapest reputable seller. Four mar8b-jds are £50.92 delivered.

 

[Baza 07]

sparkplugs.co.uk seem to be the cheapest reputable seller. Four mar8b-jds are £50.92 delivered.

Cheers mate,Sparkplugs and Motorworks are now in the frame

 

[TLSgazza]

NGK DCPR 8 EKC
are the plugs I've just put in my 2006 GSA
I actually picked these up at the Stafford auto jumble for £6.00 each.

sorry for my post. As you didn't state what year your bike was I just posted up what I fitted to mine. Didn't mean to confuse.
At least I now know the later bikes have different plugs.

And the plugs for mine are considerably cheaper. Go figure.

 

[Baza 07]

sorry for my post. As you didn't state what year your bike was I just posted up what I fitted to mine. Didn't mean to confuse.
At least I now know the later bikes have different plugs.

And the plugs for mine are considerably cheaper. Go figure.

Eh bro don’t worry about confusing me, I confuse myself every day

 

[MWH]

Gazza, FYI in future. My 09 uses them as well. They're the same plugs as a Fiat Brava and they're always cheaper when you search for the car!!

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/za036358?auto_apply_coupon=WIN65&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw15eqBhBZEiwAbDomEk_tQH7HPlb-oF_b1CJ5KJiur0YAl-IU82q1jvZZCBwTlnaE-DKphhoC0kUQAvD_BwE

 

[Baza 07]

And the winner is Sparkplugs.co.uk,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks Gorila

 

[TLSgazza]

Gazza, FYI in future. My 09 uses them as well. They're the same plugs as a Fiat Brava and they're always cheaper when you search for the car!!

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/za036358?auto_apply_coupon=WIN65&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw15eqBhBZEiwAbDomEk_tQH7HPlb-oF_b1CJ5KJiur0YAl-IU82q1jvZZCBwTlnaE-DKphhoC0kUQAvD_BwE

Which is a great price on the website. But upon adding to buy they are out of stock everywhere including home delivery.

 

[MWH]

Halfords etc used to carry them in stock in the shop. I bought a few sets for the future so maybe they're not as popular anymore. Sorry.

Newcastle has them for collection so if you know any Geordies...

 

[Slipperyeel]

And the winner is Sparkplugs.co.uk,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks Gorila

That's where I got mine from

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[Baza 07]

Final update on my new plugs, Pow what a difference it’s like a new bike,best thing I’ve bought so far, the response on the throttle is quite something else
Anyway I went out for a blast yesterday and to say it was nippy was an understatement, so top tip of the day is remove your “Cool Covers” seat cover when the temperature drops
Cheers Baza

 

[botus]

wot miles had they done ? - posh plugs last ages and hardly wear - so it sounds a bit strange - can you get us a photo of the electrode tips (side on)

service life on many cars with posh plugs is 60 or 100k miles - most will last twice the length of the rest of the crap they use to build vehicles with these days (unless you are doing 50k mile a year) - alchemy 4 years and nothing left of the vehicle and or little viable, with the current build processes - hence why you lease it 2 years and throw it away asap - with the manu offloading to the next mug to lose a mortgage over

I took my 12 year old 9k miles ones out when doing the valve clearances - and they looked like brand new

 

[Baza 07]

Hi botus,the bikes done 53k,no service history when i bought it,ive had it two years this month,it seemed
to be well looked after to be honest,here's a link to the spark plug saga,,,,,,,

Spark Plugs

Hi again following on from my Backfire post I’ve removed the plugs, any advice on what’s going on 🤔 PS The first one that says it’s “F🤬ed gets a virtual thick ear 😉😉 Cheers Baza

www.ukgser.com

Cheers Baza

 

[botus]

nice, your's are a bit worn...

have NGK got bought out ... whats with calling them Niterra - its bad enough NGK Cat sensors are called NTK Cat sensors

...Niterra has in over 60 years established itself as a heavily relied upon original equipment manufacturer

Part Finder

The Niterra Part Finder is your one stop shop to find compatible NGK and NTK parts. From ignition products to our complete sensor range.

www.ngkntk.com

 

[botus]

and the duff site now downgraded for today's 3 year olds

here's the catalogue on their site - 2021 !!! what a load of rubbish the world is these days

https://www.ngkntk.com/cumulus/new/Downloads/NGK%20NTK%20Catalogue%202-wheel%202020-2021.pdf