The timing plate isn't a necessity. The air filter I ordered for another bike, the bulbs, and my oil are necessities. I am going up north next weekend and I need the bulbs for when I go riding at night, you know what I need my Golden Spectro for, and this air filter is for another bike that we are taking and it is the last thing it needs. The timing plate isn't going to stop my Shee from running or anything.