Ignition Timing vs Speed

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13 Aug 2013 23:55 #601335 by Schmeck
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Okay so I finally got my bike put back together after dealing with some problems. My question is , How does ignition timing gap effect acceleration through gears? My bike accelerates rather slow where before I could drag it up the road fairly quick. Im assuming its the ignition timing . It is set to .305 I believe , where as before it was .354 . Just curious if this change in gap is my problem. -Tyler

1979 kz750 twin -Soon to be roadworthy
1988 El250 engine in custom hard tail frame - collecting dust

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14 Aug 2013 00:28 #601340 by 650ed
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The gap controls the dwell; this is the percent of rotation that the coils receive a charge. You don't want the dwell to be too much or too little, so you should set your points gap to the spec in the manual. On the KZ650 the gap should be set to .35mm; your model bike may be different.

The timing of the opening of the points relative to the crankshaft position controls when the coils fire. This normally is set with the "F" mark at the pointer at idle (950-1050 rpm), and it will (should) advance to a max level as the the rpm rise. Ed

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14 Aug 2013 00:56 #601347 by Schmeck
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Okay , And for once I got my kz750 to idle right. Before it was 2000 rpm And now its slightly above 1000rpm. I will play with the gap alittle bit and see what changes occur at different settings.

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14 Aug 2013 02:13 #601361 by kaw-a-holic
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Make sure everything on the advancer is clean and lubed

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14 Aug 2013 02:15 #601362 by kaw-a-holic
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Have you given any thought to switching to electronic ignition? Or are you keeping everything stock?

Jon
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14 Aug 2013 16:32 #601444 by Schmeck
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I have thought about switching to electronic ignition. I wouldnt know where to begin with it as I just got familiar with my stock ignition timing . How does the electronic ignition work exactly? Installation, tuning, and where to get one for a 1978 kz750 twin ? And I have sprayed my advancer numerous times with wd40.

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1988 El250 engine in custom hard tail frame - collecting dust

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14 Aug 2013 18:51 #601458 by MFolks
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WD-40 is not a good lube for moving parts. I use a light coating of high temp grease on my bike's advancers moving parts(pivots for the weights, the tube the advancer moves on, and the spring attachment areas).

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14 Aug 2013 22:40 #601487 by Schmeck
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I have a can of grease in my garage , I'll give that a go to see if it helps. I have the bike air-ing out right now. I Think it flooded and fouled my plugs , probably too rich ect. I will return with results, Thanks all

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15 Aug 2013 10:54 #601558 by Grumpy Ole Artist
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Pop your fill cap and give your oil a "sniff test" if it smells like gas, it's OUTTA there!

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15 Aug 2013 16:45 #601581 by Schmeck
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forgive me but what do you mean outta there ? Meaning I need more oil cuz i am low?

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15 Aug 2013 18:42 #601596 by Schmeck
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So I just pulled my spark plugs and wow . left plug is pitch black and right plug was brand new not a dang scratch except it was bent at the tip . How far in should I be tightening these. Im guessing not too tight cuz i just bent a spark plug

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16 Aug 2013 11:06 #601675 by Grumpy Ole Artist
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Sorry if I was unclear! I mean change your oil if it smells like gas.

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