Plug color

[watersuper]

I have a 700 VMax with reed stops notched; stock can bored; middle gasket removed from head gasket and stock single pipe. The carbs are stock setup with the exception of fuel screws which are out 1-3/4. I checked the plugs after riding 5 miles in 30 degree weather and all 3 were very light tan and dry. The threads were a little black and slightly wet. Is this too lean or will it be too lean when its 10 degrees out?

 

[98srx6]

Sounds like it is running good, but you cannot really tell unless you look at your piston wash. There is a good chart on the tech page that compares different engine conditions to different appearing piston washes.

 

[watersuper]

How white do they need to be before you have a problem?

 

[watersuper]

Any comments at all on my concerns?

 

[maxdlx]

If they get much lighter than cardboard, start worring. Maxdlx

 

[mrviper700]

water: if you have the stock mains and needle setting on your sled, your more then good, it wont blow up from being lean, those things are pig rich from the factory.