Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Timing the Ambo

Author: Ken Pitts

Date: Mar 8, 2001, 5:58 AM

Post ID: 1705776521



In a message dated 3/7/01 10:51:54 PM, ew-@unr.edu writes:

<< Hmm. To measure rpm the meter must have the points open 4 times for every
two rpm on a 4 cyl engine, 8 times for every 2 rpm on an 8. The true rpm
on a twin should be twice that indicated when set for a four. >>

I have a question related to this. I recently bought a rev limiter for my
loopframe race bike, the instructions say to set the rev limiter to the
number of times the bike fires in 2 complete revolutions. Placing a meter on
the points & turning the motor over by hand, they open 3 times in the 2 revs.
Does this sound right? I would have thought it would open 4 times in 2 revs.
Thanks
Ken
Asheville, NC

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