what is on my plugs?

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what is on my plugs?

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1985 xj700. just took 550mi highway ride and my plugs look like this. what is the red color on insulator of 2 center plugs and what do you make of the white electrode on far left plug?
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Your plugs don't look that bad. Go ahead and change them out. Do a compression test.
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#3 Unread post by neverdie38 »

good deal. thanks john. i have never seen red stained plugs before. i did use several different fuel stations but all 93 octane. BP, Shell, Mr Fuel, and some off brand on in Michigan (only place close). i did read it could be something they add to their fuel but why only on 2 plugs?

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#4 Unread post by WrenchLife »

From drag racing experience. Someone has run cam2 fuel in that bike. Does it to every plug in our duster

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