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rsuarez
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Timing

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I am about to re-open the engine for its first checkup since rebuild. Besides some oil leaks I have to fix, the engine has been running like a champ! I am very happy for this.

Now, while performing this service I would like to do complete review of the timing. Somewhere I remember seeing a very detailed thread or article explaining how to do it through finding the TDC and checking all three points and not only the 1 and 6 cylinder. I tried searching for this but can not find the post. Can someone point me in the right direction with this?

Best.


Ramón
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Re: Timing

Post by steve murdoch icoa #5322 »

Don't know if you are using the stock ignition or a Dyna but Aris has great info in this thread.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9120

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Re: Timing

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Thanks Steve, thats not the one I remember but it is also very good and useful... thanks.
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Re: Timing

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I hope you are not confusing the CBX with the Kawasaki KZ1300. This bike has 3 marks on the flywheel which indicate TDC for all 3 pairs of pistons. :think:

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Re: Timing

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No, I think he was referring to using a degree wheel to exactly set the pulsers 120 degrees apart. Aris did describe the procedure.

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Re: Timing

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Thats correct Dave. Thanks
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