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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: RJE_MD on March 19, 2026, 07:51:16 PM

Title: V85 Replacement Spark Plug Cap/Boot
Post by: RJE_MD on March 19, 2026, 07:51:16 PM
Posting this as a reference for anyone who may need this in the future. The NGK XB05F (8062) spark plug cap ($7 on ebay arrived in 2 days) is a suitable replacement for the Moto Guzzi OEM part (1A010839 $45 who knows how long).  I was able to simply twist the replacement cap onto the original spark plug/ignition wire.  The spark plug is very recessed on these bikes, requiring a long reach on the spark plug cap.

I broke the original cap when pulling it off the spark plug to do the first valve adjustment.  The NGK cap requires a threaded end on the spark plug, so you need a different plug (NGK CR8EIX $10 on sale at West Marine of all places).  The original cap was on there so tight that I actually bent the tip of the spark plug.  Lesson learned- twist the cap before pulling...


(https://i.ibb.co/ZzZHsYvL/NGK-Boot.webp) (https://ibb.co/ZzZHsYvL)