Anatomy of an OEM BMW plug cap.

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Anatomy of an OEM BMW plug cap.

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The first thing I do on any bike is replace OEM with NGK caps.---RG
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robert wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:39 pm The first thing I do on any bike is replace OEM with NGK caps.---RG
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robert wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:39 pm The first thing I do on any bike is replace OEM with NGK caps.---RG
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I've been running the OEM 5K plug caps on my /7 since new. Nary a problem!!

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I have used NGK caps on the last 3 airheads I've owned. They are very good replacement.
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When you put on the NGK caps, do you replace the leads as well?
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Zombie Master wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:57 pm When you put on the NGK caps, do you replace the leads as well?
As they say - "If you're already in there".
Not big $$$.
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dougie wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:05 pm Not big $$$.
For sure.
I consider wires and caps to be consumables. Not quite as bad as OEM cloth fuel line, but every once in awhile.

Mikes XS was my regular go-to guy.
I like the caps that grip the threaded stud on the spark plug.

https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-ng ... 00-00.html

Image $4.40 USD ea.

https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-pl ... -core.html

Image $5.92 / pair
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Anybody got part # or spec for caps and wire?
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