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Plugs and oil
Just picked up my first Victory 2012 Hammer. Asking whats the best plugs and oil for it and can i get them at my local parts store?
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10 Replies
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Victory oil can be purchased direct at http://www.victorymotorcycles.com or a third party online re-seller.
Otherwise the rule is never full synth, and MA rated. Every OEM has this in their inventory. Like Yamalube, Honda oil, etc. Or several aftermarket manufacturers too.
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I recommend the OEM spark plug. You can order these at your local NAPA. The type is listed on the VIN tag, or you can download a service manual in the “Resources” section.
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Can i ask why never full synthetic?
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Because it drastically increases the likelihood of clutch slippage.
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Even if the Synthetic is JASO Rated?
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You are welcome to use any oil you like. Makes no difference to me.
Personally, I would never use full synthetic of any type or brand in my wet clutch Victory, no matter what was printed on the bottle.
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Hey Rylan,
I put an accel super coil, 10mm plug wires, and put ngk iridium plugs into my 11 Vegas 8ball. I see you prefer the OEM plugs but what do you think of the combo I have goin on. No issues so far. Have you seen bad things happen with these parts? Thx brother… Great job with the website… I will be upgrading to a pro membership very soon.
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The Victorys have a great ignition system, so I never deviate from it. Aftermarket coils and wires are just for looks.
I don’t use iridium in air cooled engines as they can seem to foul more easily and I often have trouble getting tach signals on my dyno on bikes with aftermarket spark plugs/wires.
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Question. Do you index your plugs? I know on a car you can get gains pointing the opening toward the intake valve.
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I do not.