spark plug change 06 goldwing crankup the heat???

[TerryRuth]

just bought a new sled with 61,400 km
waiting on new grips and HCU and new seat and grip controls and air cleaner
thought might as well look at plugs have seen other posts guys saying 60, 000 MILES HAVE A LOOK ?? Well 2 were VERY BAD the other4 were WORSE
CARBON fouled bad .... just good luck dealer had no 6 heat and had to get 5 (hotter) I hear lower numbers are hotter?? live in central Alberta

[keithg64]

I use the standard BKR6E-11
The book says for cold climate below 5c/41F use BKR5E-11 For extended high speed riding BKR7E-11 Set the gap 1.00mm to 1.10mm ( 0.039-0.043 )