Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

  • DobbinsCMA
  • DobbinsCMA's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 300
  • Thanks: 13

Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

23 Jun 2014 12:29
#637707
I am buying new spark plugs for my Kz1000 and found that there are three choices (All NGK) B8ES, B9ES, and B7ES. Which should I buy? I saw another thread on this but I didnt really explain the differences.
I have a '80 LTD 1075cc 4:1 Kerker Stock Pumpers with KN.
'80 Kz1000B4
MTC 1075 .375 webcams Mikuni RS34
KZ440 Project
81'KZ750E2 Project
Past- '81 Kz750H :(

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • 650ed
  • 650ed's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 15343
  • Thanks: 2832

Re: Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

23 Jun 2014 13:29
#637719
Your bike is a larger than stock bore so that may make a difference, but the 1981 Kawasaki Service Manual calls for the B8ES plugs. The B9ES plug is one heat range colder; the B7ES is one heat range hotter. Colder plugs are normally used when the bike is ridden very hard. Hotter plugs normally are used if the bike is used very gently. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • 4TheKZ1000
  • 4TheKZ1000's Avatar
  • User
  • User
    Public
  • Thanks: 0

Re: Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

23 Jun 2014 13:30
#637722
the manual says B8ES

the different number stands for the heat range of the plug.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • pete greek1
  • pete greek1's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 1510
  • Thanks: 185

Re: Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

23 Jun 2014 13:37
#637723
I use B8ES in my 80 LTD 1000 with 1075 kit & RS 34s & it runs Great
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • zed1015
  • zed1015's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 3138
  • Thanks: 1745

Re: Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

23 Jun 2014 13:39
#637724
Stick 9's in it.
AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS
www.kzrider.com/23-for-sale/611992-air-c...lide-mikunis?start=0





Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • MFolks
  • MFolks's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 6650
  • Thanks: 541

Re: Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

23 Jun 2014 14:35
#637734
Another choice(if you can find them) is the Denso W24ESU's, same spark gap.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • LarryC
  • LarryC's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 1241
  • Thanks: 309

Re: Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

23 Jun 2014 16:54 - 23 Jun 2014 16:56
#637749
I always run B8ES or B8EV in street motors, even if they're pumped up. Never any problems. V's cost more but IMO they're worth it.

You can even run Champions if you like but do not use anything but the direct cross over plug because Champion heat ranges and NGK are very different. One range in a Champ is equal to about 3 in NGK.
Larry C.
Last edit: 23 Jun 2014 16:56 by LarryC.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Motor Head
  • Motor Head's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • FIX UP YOUR BIKE RIGHT AND CHEAP
  • Posts: 5138
  • Thanks: 392

Re: Spark Plug Choice KZ1000

23 Jun 2014 18:16
#637757
+1 on the Denso Plugs. I use their racing plug, W24ES-ZU.
I've always like the Denso and NGK plugs.
There are a lot of different electrode types out there. That is one of the big differences in plugs. Then of course there are resistor plugs, which you Do Not Want. So if someone tries to sell you a set with an "R" in the part #, say BR8ES, pass and get the non resistor B8ES.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Street Fighter LTD
Powered by Kunena Forum