There`s been lots of times when I`ve wondered what engineers were thinking. I can only chaulk it up to they were bored and had nothing better to do.
As far as plugs, IDK, MCs are 20 or 30 miles away depending on which dealer I want to go to. So It`s usually Champions or Autolites. Both of which seem to hold up about the same it seems.
Glad to hear it`s running good Chris.
MCs are sold at part stores too, at quite an affordable price.