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Offline MadDogMcq

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*** TIMING PROBLEM ***
« on: February 21, 2010, 08:27:04 AM »
My bike (1970 CB450) has been misfiring, spitting and farting, so I decided to take a closer look today.  I started by checking the valve clearances which were fine. Then I checked the plugs and they were fine too. Next job was to check the condition of the points and adjust the gaps. Done!

Then I connected a test-bulb to the left-hand points and recorded that the light illuminated at the point shown in the photo attached (Timing_1).

Then I connected a test-bulb to the right-hand points and saw that the light illuminated nowhere near the F mark!! (Timing_2).

Anyone know what's going on??? I think I'll have to try a new set of points.
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Re: *** TIMING PROBLEM ***
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2010, 08:39:34 AM »
No, what's happening to you makes perfect sense.
You just need to go here and read this - it will give you all the info you seek....

http://www.hondatwins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=883
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Re: *** TIMING PROBLEM ***
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2010, 08:44:11 AM »
Hey, that's pretty cool. I'll give it a go.

Mant thanks.

Tom
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