Ignition timing, how to?

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Ignition timing – Check the timing and/or adjust, How to?

Since I am in the process of doing some maintenance on my 06 RSTD (sync of carbs, installation of new plugs, oil change, lubrication etc, I thought I should also check or adjust the ignition timing. What are the procedures / guidance for doing this work? Where is the fuel filter located on the 06 RSTD motorcycle and how difficult is it to change this filter since I will have the fuel tank removed during this work. Are there any kits available for making this task any easier in the future? Thanks 2 Flights

[Guest Swifty]

Ignition timing – Check the timing and/or adjust, How to?

Timing??? Hmmm....I haven't heard about doing that one....yet.

[RandyR]

The maintenance procedure for the 2nd Gen Venture should be the same as the RSTD for most things, including timing and fuel filter. There was a recent thread on fuel filters.

 

I don't recall anyone talking about timing in the year I've been here, but the Venture Maintenance Guide is online and can be downloaded. There's a link here on the forum.

 

VentureRider.Org > Technical Library - Read Only > Second Gen and Royal Star Technical Library

[dingy]

There is no timing adjustment as there is in a car where the distributor is rotated.

 

The timing is locked in place via the pick up coil(s) in the stator area and the magnets attached to flywheel/rotor.

 

The TCI handles the timing advance via its inputs for RPM & the pressure sensor.

 

Gary

[OddStar]

...and to add to gary's post, you might want to change to a Dyna TCI. You can up the advance and the rev limit. It 's a plug-and-play upgrade that really unleashes the engines potential.

[pegscraper]

There is no pressure sensor on the 2nd gens. Spark timing adjustment based on engine load is measured by the TPS - throttle position sensor. If you have the proper security torx screwdriver, the TPS is adjustable with slotted screw holes, but unless you can measure what you're doing and you know why you want to do it, it's generally better left alone.