The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: JBwell on June 17, 2016, 01:22:41 PM

Title: Timing Light
Post by: JBwell on June 17, 2016, 01:22:41 PM

I want to get a timing light that will work on the 80 r65 as well as some old Hondas that I have.  At least one of the Hondas is CDI.  Can anyone direct me to a good device, not top of the line but not cheapo either.  I would like to get one that shows RPMs also as some other models dont have a tach.  Thanks and have a great weekend!!   JON

Title: Re: Timing Light
Post by: motoboy66 on June 17, 2016, 01:45:24 PM

I picked up an Accuspark SP8000 here and it seems to do what it's meant too for not loads of money. (£50 UK). I have a brat style bike without tacho so the digital rev counter is very helpful!

Title: Re: Timing Light
Post by: Oconner on June 17, 2016, 02:45:09 PM

i just picked up a cheap on at Harbor Freight. worked like a charm, nice an bright.

Title: Re: Timing Light
Post by: Tony Smith on June 17, 2016, 05:35:49 PM

I use these things to monitor RPMs when working on our generators and the trail bikes - also useful for their original purpose of tracking engine hours.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=self+powered+timing+light&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xengine+hpour+mete.TRS0&_nkw=engine+hpour+meter&_sacat=0


That solves the RPM issue - then buy the cheapest/brightest self powered timing light you can find.

Title: Re: Timing Light
Post by: georgesgiralt on June 18, 2016, 03:33:29 AM

Hello !
As my old analog light with an advance setting was dead (40 years old), I bought a Chinese one here http://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-timing-light.html?spm=2114.01010208.0.59.UlhYa6&site=glo&SearchText=timing+light&g=y&SortType=price_asc&groupsort=1&initiative_id=QRW_20160618013013&shipCountry=fr

I have a red one with RPM and advance setting and it is fine and cheap. (per the price, if it dies, I would/could buy a replacement ...)