adj. timing plate?

[vitovito240]

is an adj. timing plate a good mod? why?

[banshee tuner]

Yes it is a good mod, but don't pay too much. Eighther modify your plate=free, buy one from ricky stator=35, or buy a vito's degree key=25.

[vitovito240]

what exactly does it do for your bike?

[banshee tuner]

Advances the timing to take advantage of higher octane fuel. Maybe someone else will chime in about the sparking before combustion thing and explain more scientific.

[Animalman294]

I would get the timing plate not the key, because I have heard of the keys being sheared off the shaft. The plate adjusts the timing of the motor and advancing it produces more power. I put mine on and noticed the difference, and since you have to take the flywheel off to get to the plate you should have your flywheel lightened by boonman. This allows the motor to rev faster, which allows you to get into the powerband quicker, and shift a little quicker. The two mods compliment each other......................$35.00 for the plate and PM boony to see the price of the lightened flywheel. It comes to about $100.00 total, but it is well worth it. Just my .02

[2003LimitedBanshee]

Definitely worth the money. As others have mentioned, definitely get the plate from RS. You can buy the billet plates for around $100, but no one will ever see it, so you might as well buy the cast plate from Ricky Stator. This is generally good for 2-4 HP, depending on how much you advance it. Most (including myself at this point) usually go for around 4 degrees advance. Also, it has been debated many times, but you may consider going up one size on your main jet, and checking the plug color to make sure you are jetted correctly. Often you will end up coming back down to the same jet as before, but safe insurance. If you want, also have the flywheel lightened to improve throttle response, but it's no big deal to do it later either. I personally run a 20% mix of Trick 116 to be on the safe side, but have heard from a large majority that you do not typically need to run higher octane simply as a result of advancing the timing.