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Old Dec 22, 2023 | 09:43 PM
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This is on a thunderheart ignition. I just want to double check that I'm reading this correctly.

The setting on this graph "0 and 8" is the least advanced, correct?

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This is on a thunderheart ignition. I just to double check that I'm reading this correctly.

The setting on this graph "0 and 8" is the least advanced, correct?

Thanks guys.
Hard to read, not very clear.
 
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...It should be clickable and able to zoom in, that's how it is on my phone.
 
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Originally Posted by bulldog1776

This is on a thunderheart ignition. I just want to double check that I'm reading this correctly.

The setting on this graph "0 and 8" is the least advanced, correct?

Thanks guys.
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OK, ya got the Thunder Heart Stand Alone Ignition advance curve figured out. Out of curiosity, EFI to carb conversion?
 
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OK, ya got the Thunder Heart Stand Alone Ignition advance curve figured out. Out of curiosity, EFI to carb conversion?
Yes, mikuni carb. I got the bike already converted.
 
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NICE, same setup on my 07. I'm running an AMS (Cleburne, TX) 105 top end, SE-255 and V&H Big shots. Got maybe 75,000 on the Thunder Heart. What curve are ya running.
 
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I've got it on the 2 and A setting currently. I might could advance it more, just dont want to get detonation.
 
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Yep, been there. I found the TC responds very well with more timing. I'm running on C with NO detonation. Pretty good with 10.5:1 pistons.

 
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