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dmstarr

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retarding ignition timing
« on: March 06, 2007, 02:31:56 PM »
97 KX250, geard 13/49, FMF fatty, shorty, boyesen rad valve, 10 oz flywheel weight. What effect would retarding the ignition timing have?
I've read mixed opinions.
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Re: retarding ignition timing
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2007, 05:21:58 AM »
depending on how much you retard it. If you slightly retard it (to the next notch) it will cause the bike to have a little more umph up top.
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Re: retarding ignition timing
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2007, 05:31:46 AM »
Will retarding the timing mellow the hit down low and mid??
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Re: retarding ignition timing
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2007, 06:44:00 AM »
Quote from: hughes on March 09, 2007, 05:31:46 AM
Will retarding the timing mellow the hit down low and mid??

yes, usally.
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