I personally do not own the motorcycle I am asking for a friend.
2007-10-17 09:38:13 · 6 answers · asked by evokengirl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It should not effect the idle. It will effect how hard it is to start the motorcycle. It will run better at higher RPM's if you increase the timing. The timing, at it's most advanced will provide better acceleration and power at higher RPM's, and it will make it very difficult to start unless your points clean and adjusted properly. Most distributers automatically adjust the timing with a mechanical advance. Good luck and happy riding.
2007-10-17 09:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by chrysler_link 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, it can slightly effect the idle speed. And Craig is right, advancing the timing can make the bike harder to start. Generally you can advance the timing until the bike pings under load and then retard it slightly and you should be good. Too far advanced and you will get detonation and over time the bike will overheat and you can damage the pistons and valves. If the bike has stock cams, ignition, etc, it's best to follow the static and dynamic timing procedure in the book and then adjust the idle air/fuel mixture and idle speed. I have seen problems with the mechanical advance weights and springs on some of the older Harleys. The weights can hang up and the springs can get weak, rusty, and/or broken over time. If you're having ignition timing issues ya might wanna check the mechanical advance before setting the timing.
Good luck
2007-10-17 17:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by ScooterTrash 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will.
It will also affect starting. With the timing too far advanced, it will "kick back" when starting, resulting in a sore, or even broken leg (depending on model), or a torn up Bendix drive on the electric starter.
Also, on a long stroke engine, like Harleys, sustained running at highway speed, with enough too far advance, can result in a broken connecting rod (this I know from personal experience).
2007-10-18 00:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes if you advance the ignition timing it will idle faster & sound like its not working as hard just like on a car, but that doesnt mean its set right.
2007-10-17 18:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Who Dat ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it affects it some. It does however make the bike harder to start.
2007-10-17 17:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by Alan J 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes...
2007-10-17 16:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋