Static timing vs precision timing
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TD,
You already have static timed your bike.
To a certain extent anyway though you may not have followed the procedure in the manual.
You did so when you pulled and replaced your ignition during the cam change.
Static timing will get the ignition timing close enough to start and run the engine until you can dynamically set it with a timing light.
If done right you can get very close (and sometimes exactly right with luck, but I haven't been successful that way yet, but it's possible) to the correct ignition timing by static timing.
You already have static timed your bike.
To a certain extent anyway though you may not have followed the procedure in the manual.
You did so when you pulled and replaced your ignition during the cam change.
Static timing will get the ignition timing close enough to start and run the engine until you can dynamically set it with a timing light.
If done right you can get very close (and sometimes exactly right with luck, but I haven't been successful that way yet, but it's possible) to the correct ignition timing by static timing.
Last edited by megawatt; 05-17-2014 at 06:20 PM.
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As you can tell, I'm still not happy with my timing. I need a better Strobe. I have a friend who has a professional Strobe, but we're having a hard time getting together.
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timing light.
A pro. lamp is very robust and therefore expensive as its desighned to be used every day .
You can now get a fairly decent one at any auto parts store for approx. $ 30.00.
Tip., use an inexpensive light in a dimly lit area if you are having trouble seeing the timing marks.
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In my experience with timing lights , they either work as intended or dont work at all.
A pro. lamp is very robust and therefore expensive as its desighned to be used every day .
You can now get a fairly decent one at any auto parts store for approx. $ 30.00.
Tip., use an inexpensive light in a dimly lit area if you are having trouble seeing the timing marks.
A pro. lamp is very robust and therefore expensive as its desighned to be used every day .
You can now get a fairly decent one at any auto parts store for approx. $ 30.00.
Tip., use an inexpensive light in a dimly lit area if you are having trouble seeing the timing marks.
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hit and miss.
I had a good quality lamp die after little use and have been using a cheapy ever since with good results .? Try installing the lamp on your car to test / indentify problem . If hit and miss persists after wiggling wires and thumping the damned thing a few times , purchase another . At least you are covered by warrenty and wont have to wait to hook up with your bud.
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In my experience with timing lights , they either work as intended or dont work at all.
A pro. lamp is very robust and therefore expensive as its desighned to be used every day .
You can now get a fairly decent one at any auto parts store for approx. $ 30.00.
Tip., use an inexpensive light in a dimly lit area if you are having trouble seeing the timing marks.
A pro. lamp is very robust and therefore expensive as its desighned to be used every day .
You can now get a fairly decent one at any auto parts store for approx. $ 30.00.
Tip., use an inexpensive light in a dimly lit area if you are having trouble seeing the timing marks.
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Ok ., so we are down to two possibilities , either the light is crapping out due to internal failure or the pickup clamp or power supply is the culprit.?
I had a good quality lamp die after little use and have been using a cheapy ever since with good results .? Try installing the lamp on your car to test / indentify problem . If hit and miss persists after wiggling wires and thumping the damned thing a few times , purchase another . At least you are covered by warrenty and wont have to wait to hook up with your bud.
I had a good quality lamp die after little use and have been using a cheapy ever since with good results .? Try installing the lamp on your car to test / indentify problem . If hit and miss persists after wiggling wires and thumping the damned thing a few times , purchase another . At least you are covered by warrenty and wont have to wait to hook up with your bud.