Obby Posted May 1, 2003 Author Share Posted May 1, 2003 When i went the local Honda dealership, they said that the VX (platinum i guess) were replaced with IX (irridium). I suppose i could use the platinum, but it makes me wonder why they told me to use irridium. :???: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spEEdfrEEk Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 They prolly wanted to make more $$$ off of you.. The platinums are great! They're doing quite nicely in my '97 :cool: TJ :cool: When i went the local Honda dealership, they said that the VX (platinum i guess) were replaced with IX (irridium). I suppose i could use the platinum, but it makes me wonder why they told me to use irridium. :???: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdrunner Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Hey Obby, don't you have a '97 carbed bird? If so,you don't need the iridium. You can use the platinum (which is what the shop manual recommends). I bought the plugs I needed from www.clubplug.com and got them for like $5.0 a piece. Go there and check bud! (I bought 8 of 'em) :cool: TJ :cool: I was quoted $15.00 ea. for the iridium plugs. Does that sound right? When I checked with them they told me to use a cr9ehi-9 ( note no "x" in the code). I checked with customer service at NKG, this plug is an Iridium/Platinum hybred, but is OK to use. All these damn numbers, no wonder I'm confused. :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 CR9EHVX-9 like the manual says. All 3 above say they don't carry those anymore, they were "replaced" by the iridiums CR9EHIX-9. Is this the plug for "all" XX's? I have a 97 and want to replace my plugs. Is this what I should get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spEEdfrEEk Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 CR9EHVX-9 like the manual says. All 3 above say they don't carry those anymore, they were "replaced" by the iridiums CR9EHIX-9. Hmmm, funny.. I've got a box of 4 in my hand right now that I bought from clubplug 2 months ago.. (cr9ehvx-9) <scratches head> :cool: TJ :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sup3rPuPu Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Hi I am new here @@! I'm riding a 2002 FI blackbird. For 2002 Blackbird it is a must to used Iridium plugs as only iridium plug is stated in the user manual.... :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdrunner Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Might as well buck up. They give better perfromance and last longer anyways. Just don't let the dealer screw you on the price, it's often cheaper on line. Club plug worked out fine for me last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Hey Joe(Rock Me), why don't you get a bunch of these plugs and you could make a package deal with the X-11 CCT? Instead of everyone always looking around for what they need, we could just come see you. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed99 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 It doesn't matter whether your plugs are coated with iridium, platinum, diamond plate, or ArmorAll........when they get shit on them....carbon, deposits of the products of combustion....they won't work well. QOTW!!!!!...and it is bike related for a change. I bought my Platinums and will change them with my brake pads, but I totally forgot about my air filter....shit! :roll: I guess I need to make a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86gn Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 :pointup: Always something to brighten my morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2equis Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 The iridiums don't break down as fast.....hence longer service intervals. It doesn't matter whether your plugs are coated with iridium, platinum, diamond plate, or ArmorAll What is the part number for the armor all coated plug? Is it faster 'cause it's shiny??? :pointup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00XX Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 $28 for package of 4 advertised at Motodepot http://www.motodepot.com/offroad.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Once the supply of platinums on shelves is exausted there will be no more. The platinums are being replaced by iridium. I have the iridiums in my 98, they will go 20K miles before change according to a 2003 VFR owners manual I looked at at a dealer. Versus the 8K miles for the platinums in my 98's owners manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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