2001 Ktm 300 how often is normal to foul a plug

[daloser104]

I keep fouling plugs on my 01 300 exc about every other ride. Bike runs get revs good. Not slot of spooge or smoke. I'm runs amsoil synthetic at 50:1 35 pilot 165 main necj needle on the middle clip. Just not sure why I'm going through so many plugs. Is this normal running a br8es plug

[suzuki son of a bitch]

What the hell thats strange. With no spooge or alot of smoke and fouling plugs is weird. What spark plug are you using.

[KTMfinrider]

What the hell thats strange. With no spooge or alot of smoke and fouling plugs is weird. What spark plug are you using.

Ngk obviously.

[daloser104]

I'm running a ngk braes plug. i do have some sponge but not a lot. 

[Rider 41]

Are you sure you're fouling the plug? Have you looked at the plug to confirm it is fouled? You may have an electrical issue not a plug fouling issue. Will the bike start after you replace the plug? have you checked the high tension lead from the coil?

[daloser104]

When I replace the plug it will fire back up on the first kick.

[CPT_Milky]

I have a 2000 250 sx and had almost the exact same issue. I changed my mix to 52:1 and started using the iradium plug the model plug that I am running now is the br8eix. I am not sure what plug you should run for the 300 but you can always ask your local shop. That fixed all of my problems and have not fouled a plug since.

[Mike in Fresno]

i would change to the Iridium plug first and then if it keeps happening i would look into the electrical possibilities. You of course should NEVER foul a plug, but I went to the Iridium several years ago just to be sure when changing elevations by a large amount,like up to 8ooo'. Also for my daughter who doesnt always shift like she should and lugs the bike.  ALWAYS do the easy stuff first.

[daloser104]

THanks guys Ill try the iridium plugs. I moved my clip to the top notch today to see what that does. 

[Enduroguy]

Gunked up silencer, Air Cleaner   As lean as your running it should be melting plugs, not fouling them. The 8 heat plug might be a little cold, try the BR7ES.

Edited June 9, 2014 by Enduroguy

[ballisticexchris]

I keep fouling plugs on my 01 300 exc about every other ride. Bike runs get revs good. Not slot of spooge or smoke. I'm runs amsoil synthetic at 50:1 35 pilot 165 main necj needle on the middle clip. Just not sure why I'm going through so many plugs. Is this normal running a br8es plug

 

Run the BR7. The BR8 is too cold a plug for the 300. Your jetting sounds just about right for normal trail riding at various elevations. My 05 300EXC  Jetting specs: 160M, 35P, N3CH #2, 1.5 AS.

[Don K]

I chased mid-range rich condition until I switched to a 7.0 slide from a stock 6.0 slide.  Typically ride 8,500' to 12,000'.  Ended up at 165 main, 40 pilot, 1.5 as & red JD needle position 1.  Runs good and clean with little spooge at 50:1.

 

DK

Edited June 10, 2014 by Don K