Harley Spark Plug Cross-Reference

Below is a cross-reference list of spark plugs for use in most Harley models. While the motor company only recommends use of their original equipment Harley brand spark plugs, the other brands often exceed original specification and will not void your warranty. NGK and Autolite among others have always been a preferred performance plug for Harley motorcycles. In addition it is often more convenient to use aftermarket spark plugs aside from the enhanced performance. All sparkplugs listed meet or exceed manufacturer specifications.

Spark Plug
Brand
Twin Cam
88″ / 96″
V-Rod EVO 1340 80″ XL Sportster
883/1200
XL Sportster
1100
XR 1000
H-D Standard 6R12 10R12A 5R6A 6R12 4R5 6R7
H-D Gold 6R12G 10R12AG 5R6AG 6R12G 4R5G  
H-D Platinum 6R12PP 10R12APP 5R6APP 6R12PP XL10S  
Screamin’ Eagle EX12S   EVS13S EX12S 2402  
ACCEL Y2418P   2410A Y2418P    
AC Delco   121XLS R44NS   42F/42-6FS  
Autolite 4164 4133 4265 4164 996  
Autolite Iridiuim XS4164   XS65 XS4164    
Autolite Platinum AP4164DP2   AP4265DP2 AP4164DP2    
Bosch / Platinum YR6LDE X4CS WR8DP YR6LDE W5AC WR8DP
Champion RA8HC RAX94YC RN12YC RA8HC RL82YC RN7YC
Denso Iridium IXU22 IXU24 IW16 IXU22 IWF22 IW22
NGK DCPR7E DCPR8E BPR5ES-11 DCPR7E B6HS B7EB
NGK Iridium DCPR7EIX DCPR8EIX BPR5EIX-11 DCPR7EIX    
NGK Platinum     BPR5EVX11      
Splitfire SF416D SF416B SF6D SF416D SF21F SF6B

Harley Spark Plug
Cross-Reference
XL Sportster
1000
XL Sportster
900
Shovelhead
1975-1981
Shovelhead
1982-1984
Panhead/Shovel
1947-1974
H-D Standard 4R5 4R5 5R6A 5RL 4R or 4R5
H-D Gold 4R5G 4R5G 5R6AG 5R6AG 4R5G
H-D Platinum XL10S XL10S 5R6APP 5R6APP
Screamin’ Eagle 2413 EVS13S SH13S SH12S
ACCEL 2410A 2417
AC Delco 42F/42-6FS 42F/42-6FS 44NS/44XLS 44NS/44XLS
Autolite 4123 4265 2585
Autolite Platinum AP4265DP2
Bosch / Platinum W5AC W5AC WR8DC4 WR8DC4
Champion RL82YC RL82YC RN12YC RN13LYC
Denso Iridium IWF22 IWF22 IW16 IW16 IWF22
NGK B6HS B-6L BPR5ES-11 BPR5ES-11
NGK Iridium BPR5EIX-11*
Splitfire SF412C SF426E SF98E

*Not for use with point ignitions. Iridium plugs should only be used with electronic ignitions.

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