BP7ES Plugs Discontinued

imcgyver · Apr 10, 2023

Hello trying to tune up my 1981 XS650 for the season but running into a delima, I have the XS performance coil with 7mm leads and LBO5F caps, the delima is my caps are 5 ohm resistor caps and the new PPR7ES plugs are resistor plugs and no studs, searched for BP7ES plugs to no availability anywhere. If I have to use BPR7ES plugs what caps can I use with them? or new coil and wires and caps?
Thank you for your time and response Ron
1981 XS 650 Special II

jetmechmarty · Apr 10, 2023

I looked on NGK.com and they list NOTHING compatible with XS650. :shrug:

What I did was visit a lot of auto part stores and bought every BP7ES I could find. Maybe I need to hoard caps as well. MikesXS and the like don't have 0 resistance caps in stock and maybe they can't get them.

Jim · Apr 10, 2023

You want the LZFH caps. You can usually find 'em on ebay. Most parts stores have 'em too.

gggGary · Apr 10, 2023

BP7ES are common in Europe.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2728376184...uid=tW1migcmQPO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
get four for $16 delivered.

cra-z1 · Apr 10, 2023

Im sure you can get many from China since the market is flooded with many counterfeit versions of NGK plugs.

Paul Sutton · Apr 10, 2023

Maybe try searching for NGK 2412, it is the alternate number for BP7ES. In the UK these plugs are in abundance, but one day the stocks will hit zero... :cussing:

Paul Sutton · Apr 10, 2023

Just remembered, the XS650 manuals also list the Champion N-7Y as a suitable alternative.

Vincenthdfan · Apr 10, 2023

I've been going through the same exact problem with my vintage Honda CB350's.

I cant get the proper B8ES plugs anymore either, frustrating.

GLJ · Apr 10, 2023

Vincenthdfan said:
I've been going through the same exact problem with my vintage Honda CB350's.

I cant get the proper B8ES plugs anymore either, frustrating.

I just ordered a dozen the oher day.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263192645694

Vincenthdfan · Apr 10, 2023

GLJ said:
I just ordered a dozen the oher day.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263192645694
View attachment 240279

Are they real though? Lots and lots of counterfeits out there right now on eBay and amazon.

GLJ · Apr 10, 2023

I guess I'll find out.

Grimly · Apr 10, 2023

The only way I can be sure of getting genuine NGKs mail order is to buy from The Green Spark Plug Co.
https://www.gsparkplug.com/

WideAWAKE · Apr 10, 2023

I wouldn’t trust any spark plug off eBay. Flooded with fake plugs.

Get non resistor caps.

All your life’s problems will be solved, I promise.

5twins · Apr 10, 2023

Yes, the BP7ES seems to have been discontinued in the U.S. under it's old stock #1034 .....

But, it has been re-issued under a new stock number (2412), as mentioned, and is readily available from England and Europe .....

Hopefully this new number will become available in the U.S. soon.

Wingedwheel · Apr 10, 2023

gggGary said:
BP7ES are common in Europe.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2728376184...uid=tW1migcmQPO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
get four for $16 delivered.

Got a second order coming Sat.

bosco659 · Apr 11, 2023

Grimly said:
The only way I can be sure of getting genuine NGKs mail order is to buy from The Green Spark Plug Co.
https://www.gsparkplug.com/

Great source for NGK products in Canada and cheapest price I could find. They also have a US site. www.clubplug.net. They have free shipping too with a minimum order (fairly high but if you buy all your plugs at the same time for cars, bikes etc it’s pretty easy to hit min).

https://www.clubplug.ca/

jetmechmarty · Apr 11, 2023

bosco659 said:
Great source for NGK products in Canada and cheapest price I could find. They also have a US site. www.clubplug.net. They have free shipping too with a minimum order (fairly high but if you buy all your plugs at the same time for cars, bikes etc it’s pretty easy to hit min).

https://www.clubplug.ca/

They only sell the resistor plugs.

DogBunny · Apr 11, 2023

I just bought a pair of BP7ES about a week ago from NAPA for a bout $3.50 each with tax.
Search for NGK 1034.
They are on Amazon too, and other places.

halfmile · Apr 11, 2023

I just bought 2 at NAPA Saturday. My John Deere dealer has them too. :thumbsup:

SEd27 · Apr 11, 2023

These are difficult to find off the shelf in Canada.

Tried a few parts stores over the weekend (including Napa) and they were all showing as unavailable with BP7ES or 1034.

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