when i changed my plugs this week they were all black with carbon

that means its runnin lean right??
i cant remember, but its not normal (at least i dont think it is)
if i am running lean, what causes that and what could i do to fix it?
that would make my mileage go down wouldnt it

alot of noob questions i know
but ive never did too much mechanically till now
i know just enough to get me in trouble, but not enough to get me out

 

The black would indicate a rich condition. Goes with your fuel economy issue too.

Good clean air filter
Good plugs & wires - strong spark

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/engine/plugs.html

 

That wasn't the best link. Here's another.
http://www.sa750.com/plugs/plugs.htm

 

LOL

i MEANT rich, somehow it slipped:P
my air filter needs chagine BAD
i think im just gonna get a k &n instead of wasting money on a stock one

 

and thanx for the links

 

believe me, the only benefit of a new air filter is that it cleans up your engine compartment.
There is also supposed to be a mixture adjustment screw near the driver side strut tower if the new plugs and filter doesn't solve it for you. Oh yeah, set your timing.

 

Huh?

I personally like to keep foreign particles out of my turbo and engine.

 

i think he ment goin with a cone filter.. "cleans up the engine compartment"... and agree that it clean up the engine bay.. but I disagree and say a cone is far better IMO

 

I'm with you. A quality one anyway. And definitely oiled.