Thinking of retarding the timing on this TX650, engine is a '77 US import according to eng no.
It has Boyer Bransdon ignition.
As I'm still waiting on the correct RR35 unit to come from England to Aust , I'm intending to do some daytime rides on total loss.
Just topping battery up now on trickle so I start with full volts.
Wanting to not use electric start ( which actually functions due to an upgrade according to P.O.)
I figure a kickstart will not waste valuable volts.
This bike feels a little over advanced on kick-starting it tries to fight back against my boot.
As it's got the usual lame sidestand which leans the bike to the left a lot, and no centre stand I'm wanting it to fire up first kick without a fight.
Also been reading up o Two many XS1B's thread on timing and fuel qualities vs comp ratios etc and I tend to agree after running my first Victory on Premium Unleaded for 100,000 kms prior to pull down for big bore kit and big cams,
The carbon crust on the pistons I removed evidenced the slow burn of higher octane fuel was leaving deposits behind.
Also I refuse to believe the fuel company propaganda of supposed cleaning effects of higher octane...
So long story short I'm gonna back off the timing, unsure right now which way to turn the baseplate but with my timing light hooked up I'm sure I'll work it out visually.
Looking forward to a ride back in time to scratch the itch till the correct RR unit arrived and I can ride after dark.
Also it'll let me know if the stumbling midrange is due to lack of volts for the Boyer or more likely the carbs letting it down.
Oh yeah I've changed the handlebars to ease the strain on the ol lower back, they feel good and look great IMHO