Timing Settings

Setting the correct timing on your Yamaha Banshee engine is crucial for achieving optimal performance. The timing of your engine determines when the spark plug ignites the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber. If the timing is too advanced or too retarded, it can lead to poor performance, decreased power, and even engine damage.

By setting the timing correctly, you can achieve several benefits. Firstly, it can lead to increased power and torque, as the fuel-air mixture is ignited at the optimal time and burns more efficiently. Secondly, correct timing can also improve fuel efficiency, as the engine is running more efficiently.

Additionally, correct timing can reduce engine knock, which occurs when the fuel-air mixture ignites too early or too late in the combustion cycle. Engine knock can cause damage to the engine and reduce performance. By setting the timing correctly, you can avoid engine knock and ensure your engine is running smoothly.

"It is recommended to have a professional mechanic adjust the timing to ensure it is set correctly."

ANYWAYS...

Your banshee will come to you at 0 degrees advanced/retarded. You can view the timing by taking off the stator cover which is the left side cover of your motor. You will see a bowl shaped object called your Flywheel, behind that is your Stator and Stator Timing Plate. Your Stator Position determines when your spark plug sparks. With engine upgrade mods such as exhaust, intake, head shaving/swapping domes, you will need to advance your timing (twisting your stator clockwise).

As you can see in this picture, the timing is set to +2 (advanced) indicated by the split between the 2 cases where the line is. (white arrow pointing at where the 2 case halves meet)

Purchase a +/- 10 Stator with timing plate in the link below! You will also need a Flywheel puller to replace your stator, I've attached a link for the one that I use as well!

I would recommend not going beyond +5 (advanced) for any normal Engine build: pipes, intake, domes, running race fuel. Serious top end damage can occur with Detonation (when your combustion ignites too early and starts melting your piston)

Drag racing, hill climbing is a different story... Can well exceed +5 in those instances.

If you have Pipes, Intake, and Running Smaller domes for higher octane Fuel.. +4 should be a nice home for your timing. You should be able to tell where your motor is happy and where it isn't when playing around with the timing up and down.

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