News Just Inn.................Ngk replied to my email and have sourced the appropriate plug for the ZS167FMM SOHV engine...its the NGK Spark Plug Model - DR8EA.
Onya NGK.......
You're right mate...spoke to Ben from Dreamrider about this exact matter. I've spent some time in China (Nanchang) where a lot of these components are made. They thrive on feedback and believe it or not most do have a type of R&D section...not what you might think, but its there.
Ford USA have now opened a plant up and are making Ambulances, commercial and Industrial/plant equipment.
If these guy's got info on the use and any major issues...they would correct them. Thats a fact!
Thanks for the info on the plug....my manual must be different to yours still again. Mine is listed as an LG/LD D8....thats it!
Have you had anything to do with the head and or tappets yet....mine seems a bit noisy at the mo and will have a look at it when time permits. Dont know if its shims or adjustable and I suspect the "AIRVALVES" referred to in the manual are the clearances...but not sure as the manual is for a 150/200cc. I guess the only difference would be bore and stroke.
Overall I have been extremely happy with this bike. I have owned a lot of dirt bikes in the past, last one being a XT600L Yam and I am pretty impressed with its capabilities.
Your right about the suspension. I have "DUCKS" disease (arse to close to the ground) and have dropped the forks in the triples by an inch and softened the rear end as well. I'm 78kg's and its fine for me but suspect it will soften in time...have also had to scallop the seat for me as well........yeah I can hear the short jokes now.
Ben from Dreamrider did say however that they will be offering a 19" - 18"
wheel version from about mid December 2007, which will help the vertically challenged like me.
Will keep an eye on your thread with interest and share any info I get.
Regs CibbyDoc