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Favorite consumables for XJs - spark plugs / oil / filter

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ecologito, Apr 14, 2013.

  1. ecologito

    ecologito Well-Known Member

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    The title sums it all up. What are your the consumables that you will stand by any day of the week?
     
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    Castrol 4T 20W50 motor oil.

    NGK spark plugs.

    Fram or Wix/NAPA oil filter (so I get new o-rings.)

    Stock OE factory paper air filter.

    BelRay or other name brand fork oil, 15W.

    PJ1 Blue Label chain lube.

    Tri-Flow with Teflon spray lube for cables.
     
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    Lucas oil products.

    NGK plugs

    UNI foam air filter
     
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    Re: Favorite consumables for XJs - spark plugs / oil / filte

    Amsoil Motorcycle oil, 20W50

    NGK spark plugs.

    Fram or Wix/NAPA oil filter (so I get new o-rings.)
     
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    Some of these are not XJ specific (2t obv! & chain lube etc)

    Morrisons 20w/50 15w/40 and 10w/40 engine oils

    Carlube 2stroke oil

    Rock Oil 20w or 25w fork oil

    Rock Oil 80w/90 final drive oils

    Fram filters

    Hate hate HATE! NGK plugs but can't get Champion easily now, I'll be using Denso or Beru next time.

    Wurth chain wax

    Wurth Brake cleaner

    Wurth silicone spray (basically furniture polish! visor rain repellent)

    Bob Heath visor spray (anti-mist)
     
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    What's the reason why you hate NGK plugs so much?
     
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    Gasoline
     
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    I want to know too. I've never had a problem with them and they come as standard equipment on lots of Japanese bikes.
     
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    Sums it up right there (as far as the definition of "consumables")
     
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    Why do I hate NGK plugs so much? Mainly because they seem to have the monopoly over here now (some places stock Bosch but that's about it!) so prices are up and quality seems to have gone down the drain. They seem to foul way too easily, they also break down internally and generally don't last like they used to.

    It could possibly be to do with ethanol in fuel too, but I doubt it Denso plugs seem fine when I've messed with bikes that had them.
     
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    Yes to the Amsoil, yes to the Wix filter, but no to NGK's. I use E3's now and won't be going back.

    Ethanol FREE gas!!!

    Mobil 1 Synthetic bearing grease

    Perfect Glass and Never dull for mirrors and chrome

    Chain Saver lube for chain (duh) and cables

    Coffee on long cold rides
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    And air. :)
     
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    up your spark to dynas i like the iridium plugs and castrol 4T 20W50 motor oil less time working and more time ridin
     
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    I am also a fan of secondary fuel filters
     
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    Re: Favorite consumables for XJs - spark plugs / oil / filte

    Castrol 4T 20W50
    Fram oil filter (new o-rings)
    PIAA H4 halogen headlight (if you ride at night, try it)
    magnetic secondary fuel filter (tank is treated, though)

    I switched from NGK to E3s this spring and that was 2500 miles ago. They're working great so far. Use the comparison chart on the E3 website then go to ebay or amazon to get them. NGKs seemed to burn unevenly with some buildup; E3s show no discoloration at all.

    There's only one place to get ethanol free gas around here and it's 20 miles away. Oh well. And I walk to work. Oh well again.
     
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