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T500

Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:49 am
by Monkey man
Hi guys I’m back again needing help `I recently checked the timing and think I have it spot on ( even though I had to narrow the points gap to enable alignment with the timing marks) The bike starts and idles ok but out on the road there is a lag right through the gears but it does eventually rev right up when it picks it’s heels up - it’s hard to describe but I liken it to turbo lag in a car

Any ideas what to check next ? Thanks

Re: T500

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:31 am
by Alan H
If the points gap is smaller than it should be, the condenser doesn't fully charge as the points aren't open 'quite' as long as they should be, this means you get a weaker spark and the engine can feel flatter than normal. If you want 'right' performance, you have to have 'right' timing.

Re: T500

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2024 1:19 pm
by Monkey man
Good point and sound advice - looks like it’s new points are needed then