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Colortune

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Huntchuks, May 13, 2020.

  1. Huntchuks

    Huntchuks Well-Known Member

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    I have read that older colortune models had spark jumping problems. Any advice on what model to get for my XJ700? Do I buy the colortune kit and then buy a deep 14 mm adapter? These things are costly so I don't want to make a mistake.
     
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    This should all be included with kit , at least mine is complete.
     
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    Huntchuks Well-Known Member

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    I could order a 14 MM kit but from what I can see the threads are short, not like the spark plugs. The longer adapter is sold separately. At least that is how it appears in the listings.
     
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    It is okay the thread is less on the plug , you only put this in until you get proper color , under no circumstances do you ride with colortune plug in place .
     
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    The fix for spark jumping us to cover the area of top of plug and connector with shrink wrap insulator. Worked for mine at least.
     
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    Doesn’t matter that the threads are shorter, you’re just setting the mixture and done.

    Yes the olds have a sparkling issue but easily remedied as @cgutz mentioned. I just cut a small piece of old spark plug cable and put the inner liner over the electrode.
     
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