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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Hey guys, going to time my bike with a light for once, and doing research I read to adjust it to the 35 degree mark (single dot). My question is whats the purpose of the 20 degree advance mark? (Two Dots).
 

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The 20 degree one is the California one and nobody should use it as it makes the bike run slow.
 
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But the best IMHO is a static method, using the TDC line and LED on an aftermarket module - if you don't have one, borrow it from a friend, just to plug in for this static adjustment.
 
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Nah, strobe everytime, that way you know its advancing...

BTW, one of those timing marks should be two dots, the one you don't want to use is usually two dots.
 
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So if I have a California bike I should have it retimed?
I don't have a strobe.
 
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So if I have a California bike I should have it retimed?
I don't have a strobe.

Yes you should and I am sure somebody in Texas has one you can borrow...
 
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