Installed Lloyds timing wheel, now a believer

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sep1006

Discussion Starter · Apr 27, 2014

As the title states, read all the threads about the supposed amazing results. Damned if they weren't all true. major difference in torque and power throughout the throttle. I installed at +6*.

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If you put in the wheel start at +4 and see how it runs for a couple hundred miles. You will want to run 91 oct and keep track of your mileage doing it with you phone not what the bike says.
If your running to lean un hook your 02's it will richen it up by about three gallons.
If you travel a cross country your ECM will adjust for the altitudes.

yes the wheel is void your warranty but you can take it out before taking it in. Ask your dealer about it there are a lot of dealers installing them so it would be a fifty fifty chance.
You need a torque wrench to do the job and auto stores will rent them. Order gasket when you order wheel encase stock one tears.
You'll be extremely happy you did it for sure

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visionjohnny

· #22 · Apr 28, 2014

Lloydz instructions for the timing wheel leaves a lot out cuz things are different things to do on each model. Dunno about the Vision, but if its like the X bikes, ya gotta drop the floorboard outa the way. Careful of the brake line--support the board after removal. Only 2 bolts hold it on tho, so its easy. Place a rag under the timing cover and over the pipe. Remove the dipstick and plug the hole, then remove the cover screws. Veeeery carefully ease the cover off. If you are gentle enough, you'll save the gasket and can reuse it. Otherwise, get one when you order the wheel. Cover is tethered with a wire, so don't yank it away. Remove the bolt holding the wheel and pull the wheel straight off.
Lloydz sets their wheel at 4+ degrees, which seems to be conservative. Mine is at 7+ now, but every engine is different, so this is a trial and error thing. Changing the setting is like reading a vernier caliper, if you don't know how, ask.
Torques are as follows....
Bolt for wheel (13mm)(I added blue Loctite) = 15 ft. lbs. Oil the hole before installing and a screwdriver lodged between a tooth and a motor bolt holds it for torquing.
Cover screws (5mm) = 6-8 ft. lbs. = 72-96 in. lbs.
Floorboard bolts (8mm) = 35 ft. lbs.
Really, its not a difficult job. Takes about 1/2 hour.

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SuperDog

· #23 · 20 d ago (Edited)

visionjohnny said:
Torques are as follows....
Bolt for wheel (13mm)(I added blue Loctite) = 15 ft. lbs. Oil the hole before installing and a screwdriver lodged between a tooth and a motor bolt holds it for torquing.

Just saw this, I was reading up on this install because I am going down to install mine right now. I know its a 9 years old thread, but felt I needed to say something because anyone else who just see's it like me, in the future, needs to not be misled by your statement.
If you "OIL THE HOLE" before installing, you DEFEAT the purpose of the loctite, DO NOT put oil on threads before using locktite.
Yes. I understand that Loctite "claims" it doesn't matter, but anyone who has experience building machines that experience vibration KNOW that "cleanliness IS next to godliness" during assembly. Oil also throws off torque when installing bolts, so unless it is mandated (like in the case of same ARP fastners for engine assemblies) dont do it.
Just saying.

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