I've bought a 4 deg ignition advancer, but when I've tried to fit it I can't get the bolt holding the original to slacken.
I do have an impact driver and an air powered rattle gun but due to it being on the crank end I didn't fancy risking it, what has everyone else used to crack the threadlock??
heat will debond threadlock mate
I’m not recommending you do this, but I just stuck mine in first gear, on side stand, one foot on rear brake and it came loose no bother ?
I tried the in gear and brake method but no joy.
I have a heat gun for paint stripping but given there's oil and the electric pickup in close proximity to the bolt I decided against it! Any recommendation as to what heat source would me much appreciated!!
eeeek! all sounds very worrying lol. is the advancer worth it? I tried one on my bandit twelve years back and it actually lost bottom end...been sceptical of em ever since
That's my thoughts now Ogri, it's already cost me a gasket so for all the faff most likely won't do it.
Ebay it is!
26-04-19, 10:25 AM
(This post was last modified: 26-04-19, 10:26 AM by ogri48.)
:thumbup I even had the bandit dynoed at bsd to check, it definitely mullered the bottom end. Though ive read good things on here in the past. I always think my thou has ample bottom (especially after ivanising it) then I jump on me cb1300 and suddenly the thou lump feels like a sports 600 lol
Advancer gives a noticeable boost to bottom end and makes cold starting a tad easier, trade off is a slight loss of top end but unless you spend the majority of the time caning the bike the benefits easily outway the costs. Having said that I wouldn't say that it's worth risking engine damage to fit and in this case it's probably best leaving well enough alone unless you take it to a shop to have it fitted and they assume all responsibility .........
My thoughts exactly PieEater, I reckon the rattle gun would do the trick but at what cost to the bottom end of the motor. Just not worth it I'm afraid.
Providing you have something to balance it on, you could could rest the tip of a soldering iron to the bolt and leave it touching for for 5 - 10 minutes? It would be a more precise way to apply heat to a specific area without risking damage to the surrounding parts.
Where does everyone get their advancers from?
Been reading this and thinking myself on changing it. What are downsides of having the 4 degree plate on?
Ok, will be getting one then. Thanks for the reply
yeah im running one now, I prefer it. along with the ivanising bike starts instantly too.
