Buzzwangle – revolutionary ignition and port timing tool | NEWS
Buzzwangle, that’s a funny name for a very serious new device that’s set to make sorting your ignition timing, or measuring port timing much easier on a vast number of different scooters.
The Buzzwangle tool is another invention of SLUK’s own Sticky, working together with Sam Wheeler from The Scooter Republic (TSR). It’s a 4-way tool that allows a digital degree meter (inclinometer) to mount to almost any scooter flywheel using the extractor threads. He’s been working on this since 2016, applying for a patent on the concept.
VIDEO | How to use the Buzzwangle
The Buzzwangle device has been through several variations. The cast type shown in the accompanying video has since been superseded by a fully CNC-machined version made from billet.
The Buzzwangle has four different threads allowing it to screw directly to Vespa, Lambretta, LML, Vespatronic, Ducati, Yamaha RD, RZ and many other motorcycle and moped ignitions.
To understand how it works, and how much easier it makes setting your timing, it’s best to watch the videos.
VIDEO | Using a Buzzwangle for port timing
Advantages:
- Simple! The CNC-machined Buzzwangle provides a rigid platform for any magnetic inclinometer to attach.
- No disassembly! The Buzzwangle is used without need to disturb the flywheel or flywheel nut making it much easier and quicker than using a degree disc.
- Greater accuracy! The Buzzwangle-O-Meter 360 reads to 0.1 degrees; which is ten times the resolution of a standard degree disc.
- Solid fit! The offset design of the platform and use of a central lock screw means that the Buzzwangle can be locked to the flywheel in any position and fastened so securely that you can even use a spanner on the Buzzwangle to rotate the flywheel and crankshaft.
Getting one
The Buzzwangle No.1 tool is available now as a complete kit along with a special adjustable aluminium piston stop (reversible for 14mm and 10mm spark plug threads) and a special 360-degree magnetic inclinometer called the Buzzwangle-O-Meter. It comes in a presentation tin and makes an ideal gift for the scooterist who has everything except a Buzzwangle.
The complete kit (tool, meter and piston stop) is available now at £89.99 from The Sluk Shop and also from The Scooter Republic. You can also see it being used in the Third edition of Sticky’s Complete Spanner’s Lambretta manual (available now).
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22nd August 2018 @ 6:50 pm
what a brilliant tool well done all involved ill be getting one
23rd August 2018 @ 8:26 am
Great tool. You say the Buzzwangle tool will be available for £39.99. What use is the tool without a meter or can the meters separately elsewhere? Tks
23rd August 2018 @ 12:01 pm
Some people will already have an inclinometer so they can buy the Buzzwangloe tool on its own.
23rd August 2018 @ 6:39 pm
worthy of a spot on dragons den, that is a seriously clever bit of kit that I will be buying.
25th August 2018 @ 3:25 pm
Very clever piece of kit
On the Xmas shopping list
3rd September 2018 @ 9:00 am
When will the bare Buzzwangle tool be available to order at Scooter Republic or SLUK?
3rd September 2018 @ 9:17 am
It should be available in the next 2 weeks.
8th October 2018 @ 4:55 pm
Any updates on ordering without inclinometer?
8th October 2018 @ 4:58 pm
They’re currently waiting for stock to arrive, we’ll let everybody know once they’re sorted.
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