After all the hoo-hah and personal angst beforehand, the new iridium plugs went in just fine, the carbs are 100% in synch and I can now ride my new-to-me cycle with peace of mind.
For me the #1 and #4 plugs were a bit of a bother, but I used a standard plug socket with a U-Joint connector and they came out and went in OK. #2 & #3 again a standard sparkplug socket with a long extension and they were super easy. I did snug up all the caps on the wires.
I DO need to yank the carb stack, drill out the plugs and get the mixture screws 2 turns out but that will be a project after the riding season. I reckon if the thing has made it 28 years and 32,000 miles without them being adjusted, it can hold off a couple months more - lol
Once my new igniter arrives that of course will be installed immediately. Also waiting on a couple Partzilla orders for misc. missing cosmetic hardware and the replacement parts for the trunk light. Again,simple installs.
Now I only need the weather to moderate a tad - it's like the Mekong Delta out there today - and I can start racking up some serious miles. I'm a devout ATGATT rider (saved me once already) and when it's just too darn uncomfortable to gear up? I glady leave the cycles in the garage and go about in my Ford Escape with the A/C blasting - lol
Done and done
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