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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 94122" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>Tim,</p><p></p><p>I don't think that is the way to asses the value of twin plugs. I have had several racers say they did not switch for the power, instead they did it because the bike started better. They have then gone on to increase (by other methods) the BHP wildly.</p><p></p><p>Aside from better starting, if you simply switch to twin plugs you will probably not see any increase in power. If you switch to twin plugs and set your timing to 15-19 degrees, you may find some HP. Retarding the timing quickly increases the compression and delivers the spark much closer to pushing the piston down when it is headed down than having the spark slow down the piston on its way up. It makes life easier for the big end also.</p><p></p><p>I set my timing on the dyno for maximum power. I then use a degree wheel to see where it is, so I can set it there where re-timing. If I have an advance mechanism or electronic ignition, I check with a strobe to determine if the advance is working and what it is doing under power and at idle.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 94122, member: 1177"] Tim, I don't think that is the way to asses the value of twin plugs. I have had several racers say they did not switch for the power, instead they did it because the bike started better. They have then gone on to increase (by other methods) the BHP wildly. Aside from better starting, if you simply switch to twin plugs you will probably not see any increase in power. If you switch to twin plugs and set your timing to 15-19 degrees, you may find some HP. Retarding the timing quickly increases the compression and delivers the spark much closer to pushing the piston down when it is headed down than having the spark slow down the piston on its way up. It makes life easier for the big end also. I set my timing on the dyno for maximum power. I then use a degree wheel to see where it is, so I can set it there where re-timing. If I have an advance mechanism or electronic ignition, I check with a strobe to determine if the advance is working and what it is doing under power and at idle. David [/QUOTE]
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