Using A Timing Light On A Motorcycle

To dynamically time a motorcycle ignition.

Using a timing light on a motorcycle. Use a strobe timing light to verify timing advance is working and you have to do this with each cylinder on a cdi bike. This video is a short vid explaining timing and using a timing light to check timing. These can be matched with hash marks on the timing beltchain cover by using a timing gun.

Aim the timing light through the points. Start with cylinder 1-4 for a 4 cylinder motorcycle. Start with cylinder 1-4 for a 4 cylinder motorcycle.

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Remove the points cover. Save 5 with coupon. With the adjustable light at zero and engine running check to see that the marks coincide when illuminated.

5 coupon applied at checkout. Watch for the pair of dots that mark the advance timing. Hook up your timing light as per the manufacturers instructions.

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