AP Mod 1

This is the Easy-Way-Out version of this mod. If you are not completely comfortable with everything we will discuss, you can try this version, and if you are happy with the results, and would like to do the complete mod, you can refer to Mod 2 discussed later in the article. While some may contest that this completely throws the AP Timing out of whack, I personally did this mod first on my 2006 with positive results. While I did notice some On-The-Stand bog, I didn’t notice any on the track.

Adjust screw...

For this part of the mod, you will need to hold the Throttle Wide Open, and adjust the AP Set Screw until it meets the AP Link Lever, about 1/8".

Wire gap...

Once you have the AP Gap set, then take some think safety wire, and make a loop and start your twists so it will be easy to tighten.

Slide loop...

After you have made your loop, slide the loop over the AP Set Screw, and around the AP Link Lever, and twist until all of the slack is taken up and the wire is snug around the two. Here are some various pictures of the AP Link Lever and AP Set Screw wired up.

Use ORing...

Another variation that was brought up by Jimbo45 on Thumper Talk, was to use a Rubber ORing (5/16" I.D. x 7/16" O.D.)

This concludes the How-To for AP Mod 1. If you are interested in performing the complete AP Mod, then read on. Otherwise, follow the steps back through for putting your bike back together just as we described taking it apart.