BEST SPARK PLUG FOR THE HAWK
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MotoGP
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Skurup, Sweden
Yeah... or the dashboard, as that is about all the electronics on your bike... Interference in ignitions are rather nasty in nature... They like electonic motors don't play nice with other electronics... Most likely not going to damage anything... but it will make them go bonkers...
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World Champion
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Fulton, MO
Yeah, or mess up the radio in the cage you're riding next to. And as he/she tries to figure out what's wrong then said cage is now unintentionally in your lane. Leave the resistors alone guys, for safety's sake at least.
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MotoGP
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,825
From: Triad, NC
Funny I was watching Spike this weekend, and one of the hotrod shows did a segment on Pulstars (sp).. in a C5 'vette. Got like 6-7 hp out of em. $25 x 8 / 6hp = worth it? The 'vette was bone stock.
YOu guys tell me. Does 6hp make THAT much difference?
YOu guys tell me. Does 6hp make THAT much difference?
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From: Fulton, MO
Not on a Vette. On the Superhawk, yeah you could feel it. But there's no way you'll get that much out of it on the VTR. Figure it this way. 6hp / 8cylinders = 0.75hp per cylinder. That's a whoppin' 1.5 hp for us!
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Squid
Joined: Apr 2009
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I decided it wasn't worth the trouble since they don't have any plugs that fit the hawk. Has anyone tried the DirectHits that they sell? Is there any good aftermarket ignition parts that would increase spark intensity?
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Superstock
Joined: Sep 2006
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I thought I saw a reference to HRC ignition boxes for the SH, but can't find any links now.
Neither provided more/better spark, just a remaped spark timing curve.
If you want the truth/lowdown on how to improve your igntion system, give this a read
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/truth.htm
Good wires, and good plugs should be all you need for a mostly stock motor. Only if you go crazy with the modifications will you need and aftermarket ignition coil.
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MotoGP
Joined: May 2008
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From: San Clemente, CA
During 34 years of teaching Vocational Automotives, I told my students..."If any plug other than OEM increased performance or gas mileage, don't you think the vehicle manufacturers would use it?" Performance sells.
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