Splitfire plugs

[Cheesy Mike]

I decided to take a punt and install some Splitfire plugs on my single spark R1150GS. A local auto spares shop has them in stock which means I don't have to pay postage or anything like that.

Anyone else have experience of the plugs? (A quick search through the forums shows some recommendations a while back)

They don't have the regular Splitfire but they do have the Splitfire triple platinum plugs which are supposed to have a lifetime guarantee. Does this mean they never need replacing? Again, anyone have experience of these specific plugs?

regards,

Mike

 

[Les Wassall]

I have used the Splitfire in a couple of bikes with great results, at the moment I am running them in the GS, they seem very good, better than the Brisk and cheaper.
I could not get the Platinum at the time but would go for them in the future.

 

[Cheesy Mike]

I picked up a pair of Splitfire Triple Platinum plugs this afternoon for £19.50 from Clevedon Auto Spares (cool shop if anyone is in the Avon/Somerset area).

I fitted them at the shop and then rode 20 miles home on a varying route of motorway, A road, B road and town. I was truly amazed at the difference. Wow. I was especially impressed at how smooth the bike now is at 2500rpm. (I made a point on the way over there of noting how the bike felt and performed at different RPM & gear combinations) 20 miles doesn't make a really comprehensive test but I really do notice a difference. Having previously thought of this kind of thing as snake oil I'm now convinced.

So now a question for those who have the plugs.

The box says "100,000 mile guarantee". Does this mean they don't have to be changed? The plugs have platinum blobs on the electrodes (hence triple platinum) meaning they wear much less than regular plugs. Should I tell the BMW garage not to touch them when my bike gets serviced?

Mike

 

[Fanum]

Don't know on any of the above questions Mike, but keep us all informed mate....sounds interesting

 

[jimbo]

I don't know about the split fire plugs, but the ones in my car are meant to be good for 100k miles too, so its certainly possible. Some say change at 50k just in case.
Just as well as I think I've got to drop the exhaust system to change them..

 

[Les Wassall]

When I have used the Splitfire before, I took them out to check/clean, and just put them back as they were like new, they never seemed to wear.
Have not tried the Platinum but they are higher spec.

 

[Jimb]

Part numbers Guys, so we know what to ask for ???

 

[Cheesy Mike]

Splitfire - SF392C
Splitfire Triple Platinum - TP392C

www.splitfire.com

UK Distributor will be able to tell you your local stockist or who sells them online

TripleP Power
Greenhill Industrial Estate
Birmingham Road
Kinderminster DY10 2RN -
Tel: (01562)512555
Fax: ((01562)820933
[email protected]

Mike

 

[Cheesy Mike]

600+ mile update.

Bike still running smoothly - I'm convinced it isn't just down to new plugs.

I'm also seeing a slight improvement in fuel economy. Probably around 5-10% but enough for me to notice.

Mike

 

[ferguscawley]

Mike

I used splitfire plugs in a Sierra Cosworth I had in the 90's. I have to say I noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever with them installed.
Speaking with a Cosworth expert, he told me to remove them immediately, as the 'V' shaped earth electrode had been known to break off and cause serious damage to cylinder heads. Admittedly, he was talking specifically about highly modified Cosworth engines (as mine was - 330BHP - a beauty ).
Still, it is something to consider.

Ferg