4 degree ignition advancer

[nickodemon]

Has anyone fitted a 4 degree ignition advancer fitted to a stock fazer? What are the improvements (if any). I have one fitted to my full monty fazer and it improves it in the midrange, but want to know if it's worthwhile fitting it to a stock one.

[bigbluebear]

I'd be interested in fitting one to mine after the Full Monty upgrade from my Slip On being done in September......I'd be very interested in what this actually does to the performance and if its worth it and noticeable....I've looked at Pats Page but didn't see anything.

[Peasy]

Id like to understand the effect on stock too 

[bigbluebear]

Looking at Ivans site....you can get 147bhp with an advancer, ported boots and K&N.....

http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/fz1dyno2.htm

[brooker81]

i fitted advancer to my gen 1 thou but was done at same time as Ivanisied full monty so couldnt tell the difference as i didnt know whta made the difference. They ae only like 15 quid so worth a go either way surely.

[b1k3rdude]

And what effect would an IA have on a normal ivanised bike (just the carbs have been done).

[Falcon 269]

Looking at Ivans site....you can get 147bhp with an advancer, ported boots and K&N.....

http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/fz1dyno2.htm

You need to look at those a bit more closely, bbb.

First graph shows a top end power loss with a 4 deg advancer.  Ivan doesn't recommend them for this motor.

The graphs showing 147bhp were for a motor with Muzzy full header system, not the Full Monty.  The best Full Monty results I've seen were 140bhp.  Your results may vary.

You feel the difference with an ignition advancer as sharper throttle response from idle to around 4k rpm.  It picks up a bit quicker, that's all.  No actual demonstrable gains on a dyno. 

Since most of us don't routinely sit with the revs above 9k rpm, so any loss/extra vibes that high up the rev range aren't a factor.

DIY advancer option here:  http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/eskortsadvancermod.shtml

[PieEater]

I have one fitted to my full montied Gen1 the altered timing gives better low down response at the expense of a few BHP off the top. It's made cold starts a doddle and low rev cruising even easier,  you'd most likely notice the benefits of fitting one rather than the slight loss of top end. I don't really see what Ivanising has to do with it as the effect will be the same regardless but others will no doubt have an opinion.

[bigbluebear]

Looking at Ivans site....you can get 147bhp with an advancer, ported boots and K&N.....

http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/fz1dyno2.htm

You need to look at those a bit more closely, bbb.

First graph shows a top end power loss with a 4 deg advancer.  Ivan doesn't recommend them for this motor.

The graphs showing 147bhp were for a motor with Muzzy full header system, not the Full Monty.  The best Full Monty results I've seen were 140bhp.  Your results may vary.

You feel the difference with an ignition advancer as sharper throttle response from idle to around 4k rpm.  It picks up a bit quicker, that's all.  No actual demonstrable gains on a dyno. 

Since most of us don't routinely sit with the revs above 9k rpm, so any loss/extra vibes that high up the rev range aren't a factor.

DIY advancer option here:  http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/eskortsadvancermod.shtml

Not quite sure if your saying its not worth it though....any advance in acceleration sounds good to me....is it something you would recommend and could add to the full monty install

[Falcon 269]

I've modified the OE advancer on my own bike to give 2 degs advance because I think it's worth it. 

A similar benefit can be obtained by setting the TPS dynamically as Ivan recommends - see the addendum in this post:

http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/throttlepositionsensoradjustment.html

[Hedgetrimmer]

Hey Mike,

I know you've mentioned it to me before, but I was wondering if an advancer might be of use to me, having read your note above about it smoothing the throttle response between idle and 4k rpm.

As you know, when I first got mine, it had a very snatchy response in just that rev range at very small throttle opening increments, but the Ivanising largely seemed to cure that. Gotta say though, it is still there - not nearly so bad as it was, and I can quite happily live with it, but wondered if the advancer might improve things still further?

What do you think? Worth a shot?

[slimwilly]

Hey Mike,

I know you've mentioned it to me before, but I was wondering if an advancer might be of use to me, having read your note above about it smoothing the throttle response between idle and 4k rpm.

As you know, when I first got mine, it had a very snatchy response in just that rev range at very small throttle opening increments, but the Ivanising largely seemed to cure that. Gotta say though, it is still there - not nearly so bad as it was, and I can quite happily live with it, but wondered if the advancer might improve things still further?

What do you think? Worth a shot?

you need a turbo to keep up with me

[Hedgetrimmer]

you need a turbo to keep up with me

Seem to remember some comment about "lighting the blue touchpaper" on Sunday?     Wasn't much in my mirrors then 

[slimwilly]

you need a turbo to keep up with me

Seem to remember some comment about "lighting the blue touchpaper" on Sunday?     Wasn't much in my mirrors then 

Slow down fool , mind you those bends later were fast 89 urrhh

[Falcon 269]

What do you think? Worth a shot?

Try the DIY option - definitely worth it in my view, Nick.

Mike

[Hedgetrimmer]

What do you think? Worth a shot?

Try the DIY option - definitely worth it in my view, Nick.

Mike

Ok, I'll take another look at that, cheers 

[nickodemon]

Fitting a 4 degree ignition advancer to a full monty fazer gives improved low down response and possibly a couple more horse power in the midrange. it also makes starting the bike easier. It doesn't give more top end power (possibly loses a couple at the very top of the rev range (i didn't notice). It makes the bike more driveable in my opinion and better in the range of revs that i use 99% of the time. I think i will buy a £14 one off ebay for my standard fazer and see if there is any noticeable difference.

[kitcrazy]

ive notice my gen1 is abit snatchy through traffic.is the ignition advancer something anyone can have ago at fitting?

[bigbluebear]

ive notice my gen1 is abit snatchy through traffic.is the ignition advancer something anyone can have ago at fitting?

An Ivans Jet Kit will sort that out

[ogri48]

I only ever tried an advancer once, on a 1200 bandit..it kinda killed it..

[Falcon 269]

ive notice my gen1 is abit snatchy through traffic.is the ignition advancer something anyone can have ago at fitting?

Chain slack correct?

If you try to ride at walking speed without feathering the clutch, it'll likely snatch regardless.

An advancer won't cure this on its own although I won't hurt, either.  As for 'can anyone have a go at fitting?', sure you can.  However, you do need a bit of mechanical savvy and the correct tools to do it right.

'Ivanising' has a positive effect on fuelling throughout the rev range and improves driveability from idle upwards.

[nickodemon]

I fitted the 4 degree advancer to my standard fazer last night (15 mins), and took it to work this morning.It started quicker this morning and i didn't need to open the throttle slightly to get it to fire up.  The differences are the throttle feels more responsive, a definite improvement with vibes on the motorway and it requires less throttle when driving on city streets. I noticed in stock form the bike sometimes bogged down slightly at low revs if you gave it a handful, but with the advancer it pulls cleanly.  It's definitely worth doing either the way Mike has done or to buy one on ebay for £14.
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-R1-FAZER-1000-CARB-MODELS-4-DEGREE-IGNITION-ADVANCER-ROTOR-YELLOW-ZINC-/151372332174?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item233e7e7c8e

[karlo]

I can't say I noticed any power increase when I fitted mine, It just seemed to smooth the engine out a little.

[Hedgetrimmer]

I can't say I noticed any power increase when I fitted mine, It just seemed to smooth the engine out a little.

That's what I'd be looking for. Thing's got plenty enough power for me as it is! Any more and I might as well set fire to my license and get a bus pass 

[nickodemon]

I can't say I noticed any power increase when I fitted mine, It just seemed to smooth the engine out a little.

Where did i say there was a power increase?