IronFist_650
XS650 Enthusiast
As i understand it my timing is retarded. Do i turn the timing plate clockwice to get it more advanced? Running a newtronic ignition and kickstart only.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Thanks! That make sense since there are kick backsYou pic depicts an advanced ignition timing.
To retard it you rotate the plate anti-clockwise.
Advance is clockwise...obviously.
Oh... i never did anything with the brushes. Thanks for notice. I will have a look at that!Also, your brushes are installed incorrectly. The brush wire should wrap around the outside of each bracket, not the inside as you have them. If you look closely, you'll see there is a small slot in the outside of each holder for the brush wire to run through. They should look like this .....
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Also of note, the insulation blocks on the brushes are rectangular shaped, not square, and only fit into the cut-outs on the brush holder correctly if they are orientated right. You want the long side running up and down. It appears you got that right.
So I understand you, is that timing checked at tickover? Or with the engine revved? Thanks for clarifying, I'll be doing that myself soon so I want to understand exactly.As i understand it my timing is retarded. Do i turn the timing plate clockwice to get it more advanced? Running a newtronic ignition and kickstart only.
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It's on idleSo I understand you, is that timing checked at tickover? Or with the engine revved? Thanks for clarifying, I'll be doing that myself soon so I want to understand exactly.
Thanks!It's on idle
The advance unit is new. But i will check both. Just needed to start somewhere as this is all new to me. Thanks for all the input and tips. I try to learn as i go..... but you should check it at both, especially if you're still using the stock ATU. They are made to advance the timing exactly 25° when new, but as they loosen up and wear, the amount of advance can increase. You can have the timing set perfectly at idle but it could be over-advancing if there is wear in the unit. If that's the case, then you must compensate for that by setting the timing a little retarded at idle, so it doesn't over-advance at full advance. So, check the timing at idle AND at full advance.
How much? Split the difference?I'm scratching my head here. Right cylinder is retarded and left advanced. Newtronic ignition. What to do
Hmmm. I think I would call Newtronics and discuss trimming the trigger rotor. But only after having them explain to me exactly what needs doing and where.Approximately. Red-right. Yellow-leftView attachment 322768
I can actually adjust them about 2mm. Wich one is for the right/left cylinder.you are going to have to adjust the relationship between the two triggers. Are they both mounted to the plate with screws? is there any slop when the screws are loosened? if not a bit of filing of the screw holes in the pick ups should give you "some" adjustment.
Have you checked plugs/ caps for resistance are they matched left and right? Not sure of the relationship of resistance causing voltage rise to spark timing.