Timing plate or Key

[harley_sr]

I am looking into getting the timing advance, but my question is Should I get the Key or the adjustable plate? I am looking for what will be the simple solution. I am also going to send my flywheel to have it lightened..

 

 

And what I mean by simple ( timing plate some how come loose?) Dont want any hassle

[Wicked98Shee]

the keyway is simpler but the timing plate is a better way to go. prodesign and cascade both make sum sweet timing plates

[Wallrat]

If your removing your flywheel already then its only 6 more screws to remove the timing plate and seperate it from the stator. Pro Design and Cascade make billet timing plates, which is great and all but its not a high stress part. Really I have no idea why you would want or need a billet timing plate. A better route is to get a Ricky Stator adj. timing plate. Its cast so its not as pretty or as strong, but you're never gonna break it and you can't see it once installed anyway. Its $35 for the RS plate, or $100 for one of the billet ones. All depends on if you like to waste money or not.

 

The keys work, but your stuck with a 3, 4, or 7 degree advance depending on the key. They're easy to install backwards thus retarding your timing if you don't pay attention. Also they've been known to shear causing major engine damage. I ran a 3 degree key from Alba for 2 years w/out a problem, but others haven't been as fortunate.

[Wicked98Shee]

good point rat, i was thinkin they was all around 70 or so ... i got mine in a trade. im gonna grab a ricky stator for the wifes shee then.

[harley_sr]

Yeah I just saw the one for 35 on ebay. Now I will just wait till it gets here..

 

Whats best to set the timing at??

 

If it depends on the seytup of the bike, I will have toomey t-5's, Prodesign plate w/ K&N, Milled head, lightend flywheel, reedspacers, boost bottle, and v-force reeds.

 

Thanks!!

[Wallrat]

Depends entirely on your compression and whether you want to run race gas or not. If your compression is up in the 150's, then u prolly don't want to advance much if any. Maybe 2 degrees tops? If your compression is lower than 150 then most folks run 4 degrees. If you don't mine running 50/50 race gas, then you can go w/ more advance, but you might want to install a temp gauge b4hand.