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Ignition

Spark plug

Fits: petrol engine. Also called plug, iridium plug.

Replace8,000-12,000 km (iridium up to ~20,000)
Typical priceUS$ 2 to 15
Difficulty1 of 5
Safety-criticalNo
Spark plugIllustration

Workshop photos

Spark plugs with bent ground electrodes
Spark plugs with bent ground electrodes
Spark plug with a light brown healthy tip
Spark plug with a light brown healthy tip
Plug temperature range for hot and cold plugs
Plug temperature range for hot and cold plugs
Spark plug tip with ideal deposits
Spark plug tip with ideal deposits
Spark plug tip with a good light colour
Spark plug tip with a good light colour
Ignition coil with its plug lead
Ignition coil with its plug lead
Spark plug cap
Spark plug cap
Magneto stator plate with its ignition coil mounted outside the flywheel
Magneto stator plate with its ignition coil mounted outside the flywheel

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Bajaj

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Harley-Davidson

Hero

Honda

Indian

Kawasaki

Royal Enfield

Suzuki

TVS

Triumph

Yamaha

Fit it yourself

Remove, check, gap and fit a spark plugRider job · 15 to 20 minCheck for a spark safelyHome workshop · 10 to 15 minDiagnose exhaust smoke by colourHome workshop · 15 to 30 min (estimate)
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