Learned how to Install, Set Points & Timing

[Red_Hen]

Yes, I learned how to do it on my '71 Honda SL 125.

Always was gun shy about timing, points, things electrical in nature.

Bought a used Induction Timing Light & new set of OEM Honda Points.
Googled the subject and watched many You Tube videos.

I got to work on it yesterday and the bike is purring like a kitten.

Can't wait to use timing light on my R65 - that will be after I pull the bean can, clean, inspect and replace the springs.

Just wanted to share with the R65 team.

[montmil]

Good going, Ken.

Here's a little tip to assist you when it comes time to time the R65...

Remove the timing hole cover and the spark plugs. Bike on center stand and in the gear of your choice.

Rotate the engine using the rear wheel while shining a light onto the slowly rotating flywheel. There will be three, IIRC, timing marks. Sometimes a letter or just a dimple. Anyway...

Dab a little bit of white paint on the timing marks. Get the paint down into the timing marks. Continue rotating the flywheel until you have "dabbed" all of 'em.

As the first mark reappears, wrap a thin, not fuzzy, shop towel around your finger and use just a touch of solvent to wipe away the excess paint, leaving neat, white timing marks that will show up brilliantly when hit with the strobe.

Monte

[Dave 2]

I think that it is so cool that many of us are trying things for the first time when it comes to working on our motorcycles. Good going Ken [smiley=beerchug.gif] I get afeeling of anxiety and doubt going into a new project, but then I feel so accomplished when I get through it [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif] Of course the members of this forum are a hugh help with their knowledge and encouragement.

[Red_Hen]

Forums like this, You Tube, and Google.

Here's a GREAT link that explains timing:

http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/Rtiming.html

Thanks, Monte for your suggestion with the paint!

[Barry]

Not exactly applicable to our bikes but I love the flash animated last page where you can move the back plate to set the idle timing them press the button to check full advance.  Very clever. Some one went to a lot of trouble to produce that site. Honda owners are lucky to have it.