Spark plug and Oil filter questions

[kawzak]

I am going to purchase a People 250, Ahead of time I am trying to find numbers to NGK Iridium spark plug for this scooter,NGK only lists the Kymco Venox model- a CR8EIX Iridium (  Iridium plugs are great) and I assume that the 250 engine has an oil filter, is it strictly an OEM part? I tried to down load the owners manual else where in this forum, but I have dial-up and it will probably take a week to down load any information. The Kymco shop that I am going to purchase from does not carry any Iridium spark plugs of NGK or ND. Also on another forum a few wrote in about the People 250 overheating. Isolated incident? any iformation you care to share would be great. I have read the road tests else where in this forum, sounds like a great machine.  Thanks

[kawzak]

I am answering my own question here, just so others will know. The People 250 has a NGK DPR7EA-9 spark plug (2008) model. the previous year models may have the same. This engine does not have a cartridge or screw-on oil filter, is has a screen that needs to be cleaned at each oil change. I know honda and others have used this set-up in the past on small engines. After I get to download a parts manual I find out where it's at ( I thinkthe screen is behind a chrome cover with (3) bolts, right above the engine oil dipstick).
 I have seen a web sight for a parts manual else where in this forum-but I have dial up and the down load is 750+ meg. I am going to look up the NGK web sight to find the number for the Iridium spark plug-if available.

[geezerbob]

Save your money.  I just changed my standard plug after a little over 15,000 km.

I have a service manual.  I'll make you a copy on a disk if you send me a blank and a SSAE.  Email me at geezerbob39@yahoo.com if you want it.

[kawzak]

Thanks Geezerbob-I down loaded a manual from elsewhere on the forum. (lots of paper) got a parts and repair manual. Thanks anyway

[ispud]

get the iridium spark plug number??

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[olbull]

Iridum plugs  only  last  longer..They  DO NOT  perform  better  and this  has been  backed  up by independent  testing  many  times ..Google  it  if  you  must... They  do  provide  a  less  frequent  replacement cycle..Spark  plug  inspection and/or  replacement  is a  good  thing..Its  a  window  to  the  "SOUL" of  your  bikes  engine..Spark  plug color/condition  tells  a  whole  lot..So  If  you  are  going to  unscrew  the  plug  to  inspect  its  condition...you  might  as  well  replace  it  with  a  new  one..

If  your  the  kind of  rider  who only  does  maintanace when  the  machine  breaks down  or  runs  poorly...Just  disregard my  whole  statement... And Yall  know who  you  are...lol

[axy]

Iridum plugs  only  last  longer..They  DO NOT  perform  better  and this  has been  backed  up by independent  testing  many  times ..Google  it  if  you  must... They  do  provide  a  less  frequent  replacement cycle..Spark  plug  inspection and/or  replacement  is a  good  thing..Its  a  window  to  the  "SOUL" of  your  bikes  engine..Spark  plug color/condition  tells  a  whole  lot..So  If  you  are  going to  unscrew  the  plug  to  inspect  its  condition...you  might  as  well  replace  it  with  a  new  one..

If  your  the  kind of  rider  who only  does  maintanace when  the  machine  breaks down  or  runs  poorly...Just  disregard my  whole  statement... And Yall  know who  you  are...lol

I have replaced spark plug after 11.000 kms on Agility 125. Regular NGK.
The spark plug looked like new, no deposits, the electrodes were not worn.