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Correct Plug for SP500 - BKR5E or 6E

Old Apr 6, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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I have an 04 Sportsman 500HO. What is the correct spark plug for this thing. I've had two dealers tell me 2 different things. One says use: NGK BKR5E - the other says use the BKR6E - which I think is a hotter plug. Does it matter?

What do you guys out there use??? Also what gap???

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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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My owners book calls for the 6 e polaris dealer says 5 e I will check the gap in the morning and post it.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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gap is .035
 
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Default Correct Plug for SP500 - BKR5E or 6E

Mine takes the 6. Yes it does matter. Once you figure out which one you are going to use, ride it for a while then check the color.
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...tnumberkey.pdf
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Default Correct Plug for SP500 - BKR5E or 6E

How will be the machine run (different) if you use the 6 (hotter) plug vs the 5 (cooler) plug? Stupid owners manual shows two different plugs - in 2 different manual locations.

What gap ?? .035 ???
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Default Correct Plug for SP500 - BKR5E or 6E

One of them is right. The other will may make the quad run bad. It could also do some engine damage. From my experience with the 6 running somewhat cold, I'd try the 6 first, then look at it and decide what you want to do next.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Hey Jeff......I love your GN ...... Nice!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Thank man.
 
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