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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: hgw75 on September 15, 2008, 04:32:43 PM

Title: Other Sparkplug Brands
Post by: hgw75 on September 15, 2008, 04:32:43 PM

Anyone know a NGK # for the sparkplug for the xciting 500,or another brand???  Thanks I am working on other brand oil filters for it that meet the specks.   Thanks

Title: Re: Other Sparkplug Brands
Post by: hgw75 on September 16, 2008, 05:11:18 PM

NGK CR8E standard or CR8EIX Premium. I will stick with NGK myself,have found it to be a good brand. Oil filter next......

Title: Re: Other Sparkplug Brands
Post by: jrd4849 on September 17, 2008, 01:52:25 PM

My 2009 500Ri uses a CR7E plug. I'm going with a K&N KN-147 oil filter for my first oil change. It's supposed to be a high quality filter and has a handy hex nut on the bottom to make it easy to remove and replace.

Title: Re: Other Sparkplug Brands
Post by: winginman on March 11, 2009, 02:08:50 PM

When it's time to replace the one in my 09 I will go with the NGK Iridium CR7EIX as a replacement for the CR7E.  From what I have heard the Iridium will give you better performance and longevity.  Over many years of motorcycles I have found NGK hard to beat in these type of engines.  With only one cylinder I want the best I can find in there.

Title: Re: Other Sparkplug Brands
Post by: Alex on March 12, 2009, 10:15:42 AM

I used the Iridium NGK, I have been using NGK for 35 years ( giving away my age here) they are excellent  plugs. Have fitted K&N oil filter, that hex is very handy. I think the stock air filter is as good as you will get has very little flow resistance in my opinion ;D

Title: Re: Other Sparkplug Brands
Post by: winginman on March 12, 2009, 04:42:25 PM

What mileage did you replace the original plug? 

Title: Re: Other Sparkplug Brands
Post by: hgw75 on March 13, 2009, 02:08:34 AM

5000 miles,it was a waste the org. plug looked good. Also replaced the rear tire, it was gone at 5000 miles hope the new one lasts longer..