Trigger wheel

[rxvalk]

Hi all,

I am considering adding a trigger wheel to my 98 tourer based on what a friend on the board has shared with me and some of the different comments I have read. I found this one over at the Hondaline site. Is this the correct wheel for my bike? The reason I am asking is the timing advance is not listed here.

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=1903&str=2

[RUDE DOG - Steelers]

Yes thats the one you want.  For the Standard and Tourer, most use that wheel which is a 6 degree.  For the Interstate, most use the 4 degree.

[F6MoRider]

Check out this ECT Mod write up before you get the Trigger Wheel.  You may choose not to get the trigger wheel.


http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/ect-mod.htm

[Bigwolf]

I tried the ECT mod and it worked OK.  However, I do a lot of riding at 70 to 80 MPH which has my rpm at or above 3200 rpm.  The ECT mod phases out between 2900 and 3400 rpm so I was not getting the benefit where I wanted it.  On my bike, the advance (over stock) was down to 1 degree at 3200 rpm so I removed the ECT mod and modified the original trigger wheel for extra advance.  Now, with 6 degrees advance over stock, my standard has the punch I like at 70 MPH and my fuel milage has gone up too.

I did not buy a new trigger wheel.  Instead, I filed the drive tab on the original (stock) wheel so that I could rotate it forward.  This way, I can change the timing simply by loosening the crank bolt and shifting the orientation of the trigger wheel then retightening the crank bolt.  I do not have to remove the belts nor the trigger wheel to change from stock to 6 degree advance or back to stock.  Besides, a lot of aftermarket trigger wheels have rounded teeth which often cause lower strength pulses which has led to ignition problems.

Keep in mind that instaling an advanced trigger wheel will mean a need to run premium fuel.

Bigwolf

[rxvalk]

Big wolf,

it would seem you and I have similar riding habits. I consistently cruise around 70-75 mph. I also want to have a quicker low end response. Gas mileage would be a definite plus since the best I have gotten so far is 27 miles per gallon.

Thanks for the input it woudl seem for me the trigger wheel is the way to go.