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Offline Kiwi_Roy

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Spark Plugs V7III Special
« on: November 12, 2025, 05:23:18 PM »
My V7III Special has done almost 35,000 KM (21,875 miles) on the original plugs.
I think I should spoil it and replace with a new set.
If I google it tells me NGK CPR8EB-9, I think these are standard resistor type
Any other recommendations?
e.g. Iridium plugs or other brands
thanks
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« Last Edit: November 12, 2025, 06:16:11 PM by Kiwi_Roy »
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Re: Spark Plugs V7III Special
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2025, 05:07:23 AM »
Mine have 32500 on them. Gap the old ones and ride.
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Re: Spark Plugs V7III Special
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2025, 08:16:20 AM »
MG must own a bunch of stock in spark plug companies.  :evil:  I have never changed spark plugs as routine maintenance. My only two high mileage vehicles have been diesels. A V6 Chrysler I owned recommended the spark plugs be changed at 100K, they were iridium though.
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Re: Spark Plugs V7III Special
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2025, 07:35:46 PM »
Does anyone know how to cross reference iridium plugs to the usual type?
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Re: Spark Plugs V7III Special
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2025, 08:14:13 PM »
Nearly natural progression.. SS50, Z200, Z250B, Z400J, (H100), GT750, K100, ZR1100, 900 Trident, 955 Sprint ST, (ZR550, M600), 900 ST, (B750), V7III CS, (V50II).

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Re: Spark Plugs V7III Special
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2025, 08:38:15 PM »
The cross reference doesn't list the original NKG ZCPR8EB-9s as per the manual
I picked up a pair as listed at a local auto store and changed them out
3mm allen key, a 16mm deep socket, a smidgen of Never Seize and 20 minutes later.
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Re: Spark Plugs V7III Special
« Reply #6 on: Today at 04:48:17 AM »
The cross reference doesn't list the original NKG ZCPR8EB-9s as per the manual
Drop the unusual Z (Inductive Suppressor or Extra Projected?) prefix and there's an equivalent CR8EIX.

https://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/assets/Uploads/ngk_motorcycle_sm00100420_2_.pdf
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« Last Edit: Today at 07:22:06 AM by DoubleGuzzi »
Nearly natural progression.. SS50, Z200, Z250B, Z400J, (H100), GT750, K100, ZR1100, 900 Trident, 955 Sprint ST, (ZR550, M600), 900 ST, (B750), V7III CS, (V50II).

 

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