I'm coming up on my first plug change. Is the dealer the only source for these? Anyone find a discount source?

Got mine through www.Ronayers.com Went with the iridiums about 5k ago, I haven't noticed any huge difference yet. I pulled the stockers out at 10k, they looked like brand new, nice tan porcelin, etc. I only bought online because I was getting some tires and other stuff, so shipping wasn't an issue with me. Might be worth it just to go to the local dealer to save on shipping. Call em first, if they have to order, you'll pay shipping anyways.

Later, Sean.

You can also check sparkplugs.com for comparison.

Them and Ron Ayers have been the cheapest sources I've found so far.

You might check out some of your local auto parts stores. Our local O'Reily's store has great prices on NGK plugs.

last time i got mine at napa. they had to order them because its an addball plug. but i wasnt in a hurry so no biggie.

Yep, got mine through NAPA also. Only took 2 days.

MaXX

Thanks guys. www.sparkplugs.com has the Splitfire triple platinums (tp430c) for $5.99 each plus shipping. Looks to be a decent deal.

Is the choice of a spark plug worth a debate or is this another good example of the "oil wars"?

Might look into changing mine.. but I'm afraid to ask why I should pay double or triple price for a "better" plug...

I couldn't even get the Platinum Plugs through NAPA!!! They were unavailable. I think Honda has moved some bikes to the Iridiums (post 98) and kept 97-98's at the Platinums. Just for availability and the extra 4k miles, I went with the Iridiums in my 98.

MaXX

My '99 came with NKG platinums.