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Trafficjamz wrote:

89eliteR wrote:So I took it for about a 15 min drive and I now notice the exaust heats up quite a bit. Would it not be getting enough air now? It doesn't bog down, nor does it seem to lose any power.

the exhaust is supposed to get hot

Do a plug chop to tell if you are running lean or rich.

So how would I got about doing a plug chop? I checked the wiki spreida but could not find anything. And I fear this soft seize, and would very much would like to avoid it without sacrificing the mod.

New plug run at WOT for about a minute should tell the story. Shut the bike off at WOT.

89eliteR wrote:So how would I got about doing a plug chop? I checked the wiki spreida but could not find anything. And I fear this soft seize, and would very much would like to avoid it without sacrificing the mod.

you missed this. http://hondaspree.net/wiki/index.php5?t ... Plug_Chops

martynkim wrote:New plug run at WOT for about a minute should tell the story. Shut the bike off at WOT.

What would I be observing at that point? I know the spark plug, but would it be burned/discolored?

dun rite wrote:

89eliteR wrote:So how would I got about doing a plug chop? I checked the wiki spreida but could not find anything. And I fear this soft seize, and would very much would like to avoid it without sacrificing the mod.

you missed this. http://hondaspree.net/wiki/index.php5?t ... Plug_Chops

Thanks that's perfect.

So I am attempting that test now with the new plug, but I'm stumped as to what kind of wrench/ socket it is to remove the plug? Any help?

spark plug socket, 13/16 deep well I think. one made for spark plugs have a rubber insert that helps to keep from breaking the ceramic part.

The plug chop was done with a new spark plug, and the result is a little bit of oil, very light tan mostly, a little bit of black where the metal part folds over the tit, and a little bit of brown below the space between the tit and the metal part that it goes over.

Here is the finished well working product, thanks again for all the help guys!

Pictures of the plug?

martynkim wrote:Pictures of the plug?

Way too lean still, if you did the plug chop properly.

Bear45-70 wrote:Way too lean still, if you did the plug chop properly.

I used a new plug, held it wide open throttle for 1 min, then cut the engine at wide open throttle. Ill do a second test tomorrow and maybe hold it a little longer? I have been adding extra oil to the gas after i did that test to be on the safe side.

you were riding the bike right? not just revving on the stand.

dun rite wrote:you were riding the bike right? not just revving on the stand.

no reved it on the stand.