timing advancers

[stu1318]

does anyone use one on their bike??

[karlo]

I have a 4 degree one on mine not sure if it gave much power but definately made it smoother.

[Falcon 269]

Yes, lots of us have 3 or 4 deg advancers.  Worth doing.

You can modify the stock advancer to give you what you need for the price of a timing cover gasket.

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/eskortsadvancermod.shtml

[PieEater]

I have a cheap ebay 4 degree advancer fitted, it improves low to mid range response and helps with starting both cold and warm, the offset is that what it gives at the low end it takes away at the top. It's swings and roundabouts really but if you spend more time in the lower half of the rev range than the top end you might benefit from fitting one.

[b1k3rdude]

I have a cheap ebay 4 degree advancer fitted, it improves low to mid range response and helps with starting both cold and warm, the offset is that what it gives at the low end it takes away at the top. It's swings and roundabouts really but if you spend more time in the lower half of the rev range than the top end you might benefit from fitting one.

Ive had a proper plate but never fitted it, its all sound good - but can someone remind me what the downsides are again..?

[stu1318]

oh ok cool thanks for the replys might try and look into it a bit more

[stu1318]

wheres the best place to get one??? had a quick look but cant see any...thanks
 

[Ianboydsnr]

I have a cheap ebay 4 degree advancer fitted, it improves low to mid range response and helps with starting both cold and warm, the offset is that what it gives at the low end it takes away at the top. It's swings and roundabouts really but if you spend more time in the lower half of the rev range than the top end you might benefit from fitting one.

Ive had a proper plate but never fitted it, its all sound good - but can someone remind me what the downsides are again..?

The downsides are that you buy it, but never fit it! 

[PieEater]

wheres the best place to get one??? had a quick look but cant see any...thanks

This is the one I bought - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151247788947

[stevierst]

I take it these are for the gen 1 only then.

[red98]

yep  .....iam thinking of trying one....like the idea of extra smoothness lower down,the mighty thou has enough power for me at the top end 

[Dead Eye]

Hmm, might try this myself as well - I do tend to use the lower half of the rev range more often... though I'm definitely more confident in the top end than when I first got the bike haha

[stu1318]

wheres the best place to get one??? had a quick look but cant see any...thanks

This is the one I bought - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151247788947

cheers mate

[Red Ceri]

Got one on mine, does improve low down response and starting, thinking about doing a couple of dyno runs to see the actual results.
Need to find a decent Dyno shop in Essex or East London to get the runs done.
 
Do need to get my shims checked first.