Spark plug life span on a 2 stroke?

[SoloVRT61]

How often do you guys change your spark plugs on your 2 strokes??

 

[flyers42091]

I change mine 1-2 times a month, but i ride a lot.

 

[B14573r]

i just wait for it to foul b4 i change it

 

[razrman]

i change mine about once every 2 months, do you use ngk?

 

[flyers42091]

I use ngk

 

[razrman]

good choice reppin the br8es!

 

[B14573r]

wat is the difference between a resistor plug n a regular plug?

 

[dirtyblaster]

i use an NGK iridium br8eix plug they last for a long time, i usually replace them every 10-20 races if i'm just riding normally i replace them about 3-9 months

 

[razrman]

what did u say a resistor plug

 

[dirtyblaster]

ahh no i wasen't talking about a resistor plug

 

[razrman]

oh i thot someone brought up a resistor plug

 

[BEAUXJANGLE]

I don't have to change that often. When running full synthetic at the right mix, I don't have near the problems fouling as I used to with old skool petrol base oils.

I'm no expert on resistor plugs, TJ can probably give some insight, but I think it has to do with the electric pulse and frequency....something about less interference with electronic systems that run in conjunction with engines. and less engine noise or "whine" in your amplified stereo for example.

 

[tjsdaname]

I change mine once a month....

 

[BEAUXJANGLE]

I forgot to mention, the BR8ES is a resistor plug whereas the B8ES is not. No difference in performance or temperature.

 

[B14573r]

then wat is the difference?

 

[BEAUXJANGLE]

check my post #12...I'm no expert, but I wrote there all I know about them. I see more resistor plugs in auto applications

 

[B14573r]

o sry i didnt even notice that post, thx for the info bojangles

 

[SoloVRT61]

Tried to start the bike today after sitting for 1.5 weeks and it wouldnt fire..I sprayed gum out in the carb 3 times and kicked it and it only started for a second then died... So i stoped dicken around and changed the plug..and sure enough she fired rite up..and idled like a champ..I only went riding 3 times and probly a tottal of 8-10hrs.. I run a pre mix of 32:1..ohwell..atleast shes running good again for now..

 

[Stryder917]

Solo, are you using a good synthetic oil?? if not, that usually makes it foul more often.....

 

[SoloVRT61]

Nope Im running Yammalube 2R 2 cycle oil.. for now..