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SE Spark Plugs - How often do you change them

  • leachy
    leachy
    2 years ago
    Hi All,

    Just wondering how long the SE spark plugs last for. I understand that they should last longer but what does that mean. Going on a pretty long ride in a couple of weeks to places in the middle of no where so just trying to eliminate any possible issues that are easy to swap out. Current ones are about 13k old. 

    Regards
    Leachy  
  • Neale
    Neale
    2 years ago
    I can’t tell you an exact number, as I’m just mug punter.
    But I usually do 10,000kms a year. I just throw ‘em at that.
    Once a year isn’t a big deal.
  • FBUser214
    FBUser214
    2 years ago
    SE plugs don't last any longer than normal plugs, they just cost more
  • leachy
    leachy
    2 years ago
    Quoting FBUser214 on 28 Oct 2021 06:58 AM

    SE plugs don't last any longer than normal plugs, they just cost more

    Just wondering what the point of them is then? Ive been trying to work this out but there seems to be varying opinions.
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    2 years ago
    Quoting FBUser214 on 28 Oct 2021 06:58 AM

    SE plugs don't last any longer than normal plugs, they just cost more

    Quoting leachy on 31 Oct 2021 08:50 PM

    Just wondering what the point of them is then? Ive been trying to work this out but there seems to be varying opinions.

    I'd say the point of them is for HD marketing to increase sales by printing a Screamin' Eagle on items.
  • leachy
    leachy
    2 years ago
    Quoting FBUser214 on 28 Oct 2021 06:58 AM

    SE plugs don't last any longer than normal plugs, they just cost more

    Quoting leachy on 31 Oct 2021 08:50 PM

    Just wondering what the point of them is then? Ive been trying to work this out but there seems to be varying opinions.

    Quoting Wideglider on 01 Nov 2021 12:19 AM

    I'd say the point of them is for HD marketing to increase sales by printing a Screamin' Eagle on items.

    I haven't seen them myself but I thought the tip of them was different.
  • fatbat
    fatbat
    2 years ago
    Quoting FBUser214 on 28 Oct 2021 06:58 AM

    SE plugs don't last any longer than normal plugs, they just cost more

    Quoting leachy on 31 Oct 2021 08:50 PM

    Just wondering what the point of them is then? Ive been trying to work this out but there seems to be varying opinions.

    Quoting Wideglider on 01 Nov 2021 12:19 AM

    I'd say the point of them is for HD marketing to increase sales by printing a Screamin' Eagle on items.

    True dat. Just like their leather jackets are double the price of others and the leather is still leather 
  • leachy
    leachy
    2 years ago
    I thought they were iridium or platinum tip.
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    Had the SE plugs on my bike once but could not perceive any notable improvement in anything.
    Come to think of it I don't think I have ever even had a bike let me down because of a dodgy spark plug. Er, except on my old guzzi which if it fell over the spark plug would usually break. But that is not the plugs fault.
    It would be interesting, just for interests sake, to see how far you could actually go on one set of plugs and to compare brands. Reckon you could get at least one lap of the planet earth, probably more if there were such a road.
    Where are the Mythbusters when you need them?.
  • robnicko
    robnicko
    2 years ago
    as long as the bike is tuned well and has no mechanical issues spark plugs should last a very long time, SE or STD

    I run the STD ones in mine and theyve been in for at least 5 years with no issues whatsoever.  I just check the gap on them once a year and thats that.  I may not ride it as much as others however they have well over 30k on them

    The long ride will do them, and the motor in general good as well
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