Why didn't you ask this question when you were standing at the parts counter?
He most likely got it on-line like I have been doing as local parts stores don't stock them and in some cases can't even find them in the computer to order 'em.
I e-mailed NGK tech support from their web site contact form about how to get them locally and this is the e-mail exchange from the form on, note everything on the form was based on make and model of vehicle not a cross reference:
-----Original Message-----
From:
[email protected] [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 12:07 PM
To: Info
Subject: NGK Form Mail
**** Contact Form & Tech Info Feedback ****
Email From:
[email protected]
VehicleType: Motorized Bicycle
Make: na
Model: na
Year: na
Engine Type: 48-66cc Chinese 2-stroke
Comments: Your web site could really use a Search by Part Number ability.
I use BPR7HIX (5944) Iridium spark plugs in my little 2-stroke engines and praise them to no end but not only can my local auto supply house not order them they have no way to even look them up to compare it to your 'everything by machine' system.
Please let me know a cross reference or a supplier in my area.
Thank you,
KC Vale
KC's Kruisers
http://KCsBikes.com
Phoenix, AZ 85021
USA
END OF REPORT
-----Original Message-----
From: MacDonald, Robert [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 9:43 AM
To:
[email protected]
Cc: Zdral, Kristopher
Subject: RE: NGK Form Mail
Hello,
There is not an alternative part number for BPR7HIX that would maintain the same attributes and still be an Iridium plug.
This part should be available to order from NAPA, Orielly Auto Parts, Advance Auto parts, Autozone, Carquest. Also we have one of our largest distributors on the west coast at
www.sparkplugs.com that you can order from.
Thank you,
Rob MacDonald
Technical & Training Specialist
NGK Spark Plugs U.S.A. INC. ||
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com
46929 Magellan Dr. || Wixom, MI 48393
OFFICE: 248-926-7104
-----Original Message-----
From: KC's Kruisers [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 1:41 PM
To: MacDonald, Robert
Subject: RE: NGK Form Mail
Thanks Rob, I have a Carquest right around the corner from me and been asking them on occasion for a year to keep them stocked for me and they can't even find them in their system or anywhere else.
CarQuest
Quality Discount Aut6o Parts
1817 W. Peoria Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
602 944-2269
I have no problem paying $7 a plug + sales tax for one but paying shipping and waiting to order on-line seems silly when I have a local parts store right around the corner.
I know what the heat range number is, 7 is good here in Phoenix for the most part but we may need 8's when riding it 110+ degree heat for extended periods and 6's may be better for up in the mountains by Flagstaff in winter.
I think maybe NGK may have underestimated the market for a kick ass plug for these cheap 2-stroke 2-3HP engines is when this one item makes such a huge difference over the stock kit's LD Z4JC or even you own B-6L but nobody can even order them in local auto shops including the autozone right around the corner from me.
I know, it's an obscure item but could you let my local store know how to order them for me?
Thanks,
KC
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Hello,
For the store to order this part they will have to contact their DC (** KC note, DC is Distribution Center **) with the stock number 5944 and have them ordered, they may be a special order item if they are not stocking them in the DC. Our distributors chose the parts that they stock and carry this is not something we have control over. If they are unable to order the plugs you may try one of the other stores in the Phoenix area.
Thank you,
Rob MacDonald
Technical & Training Specialist
NGK Spark Plugs U.S.A. INC. ||
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com
46929 Magellan Dr. || Wixom, MI 48393
OFFICE: 248-926-7104
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Now you know what I know about how to get these plugs local.
If just need one or two I suggest just going through sickbikeparts.com, especially if ordering other stuff at the same time, but if you are in an motorized bicycle active area or build a bunch it might be handy to get them local.
I have an Autozone, Orielly's, and a Carquest around the corner from me so I think I'll try his advice Monday as I put one in every new build right out of the box, speaking of which I have probably 50 or more new stock 2-stroke kit plugs if anyone wants them for $1 each in 10's or more.