2.0 LSJ Engine: How To: Install Spark Boot Spring Upgrade Kits (2.0 LSJ)
08-03-2008, 10:29 PM
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Yeah, if it's just the surface that's not going to affect anything, but from the pics it kinda looked like they were pitting. Really, when you change the springs in your spark boot you should put some dielectric grease on there. That's what it's designed for, and is only like 3 bucks for way more than you'll ever need.
08-04-2008, 10:40 AM
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My mistake. (like I said it looked like pitting)
When I took mine off last night (after only 50ish miles) they were noticeably more dull than when I put them in. I put a coat of dielectric grease on and then took it for a test drive to make sure I didn't mess up anything. I'll pull them in another couple hundred and check.
When I took mine off last night (after only 50ish miles) they were noticeably more dull than when I put them in. I put a coat of dielectric grease on and then took it for a test drive to make sure I didn't mess up anything. I'll pull them in another couple hundred and check.
08-04-2008, 10:43 AM
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Like I said I'm not too worried about it. If I start to feel a miss or anything funny I'll just put the stock ones back in. That would be why I saved them...
08-04-2008, 11:22 AM
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I ruined two of mine pulling them out since I didn't get a good grip on the sleeve, so I'm a bit more concerned than you, but I really doubt it'll mess up at any point.
08-04-2008, 04:11 PM
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08-05-2008, 03:30 PM
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I put mine in last night. I used a screwdriver to push out the stock springs/retainers. It was a very simple install. While I was at it I cleaned my plugs. I didn't notice a thing with the new springs. I'm sure there is some small difference though. I just got a custom street tune, soo my idle was already completely smooth, and the motor winds like a top. I have not had any misfires or anything. All in all for the price I paid, I find it to be a worthwhile addition to my ever growing list of mods...
08-05-2008, 03:44 PM
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I actually didn't have any at the time. I will put some on in the next couple days. It is such an easy mod that it shouldn't be bad to tear at back apart.
BTW, the names Cory lol.
BTW, the names Cory lol.
08-06-2008, 10:53 AM
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^^^^ No I have never been there. From what the PGH guys say though it's supposed to be pretty nice. I live by Greensburg though, and Wexford is quite a haul... The woman and I might ride the bike out there some time if I know some people are going...
BTW, I put some dielectric grease on the springs last night. They were oxidized after one day and about 10 miles... But no actual problems with them or anything...
BTW, I put some dielectric grease on the springs last night. They were oxidized after one day and about 10 miles... But no actual problems with them or anything...
08-06-2008, 10:55 AM
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What kinda bike ya got? I have a gixxer 750 and I'm out there just about every week and I see averagewhiteboy just about every week out there too...
08-06-2008, 12:12 PM
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sweet! well if you're interested a few buddies and I take a ride to WV every now and then and ride the twisties. I'll let you know if you're interested in comin along...
08-07-2008, 07:25 PM
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well thanks to this mode i now need to buy new coil packs becasue they ******* corroded everything and made my car ******* shutter and then shut off. got to love finding this out 3 weeks after installing them. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!
08-07-2008, 09:50 PM
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08-07-2008, 09:56 PM
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08-07-2008, 09:58 PM
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seriously all that conducts electricity out of the coil is a little contact point clean it up and put the stockers back in and see what happens...
by the ocean?
by the ocean?
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