Electronic ignition

[rafalow]

Who has a golden tip..??


I have placed an electronic ignition on my goldwing 1978.
The motor runs but needs to be fine tuned.

I bought the timing sight glass.
I'm using a stroboscoop.

But it is impossible to see the timing marks, because of the oil.

anybody a good idea..??

Rafalow

[Dougal]

I know it might sound obvious, but if teh oil is that dirty have you considered changing it?

Dougal

[rafalow]

No..oil is fresh.

the oil just hides the timing marks...

Rafalow

[Frenchy]

I set the timing on mine & Susan's using a 12 volt light, as discribe for in the Clymer manual. Works the same for an electronic ignition,as it does for points. It only took me about an hour & a half to convert each bike (including timing). 8)

[rafalow]

never heard of the clymer manual.

Rafalow

[Dave B]

Rafalow,

Two things you might want to consider. I've never done either, so can't vouch for them, but I've read write-ups about both.

1) Apply a bit of bright red nail polish to the marks. Makes them easier to see.

2) Drain some of the oil out while setting the timing. I think I heard that removing a quart will still let the engine run without danger, but will also make the marks easier to see.

Like I said, I haven't tried either of these, so you might want to wait for others to voice their opinions before you proceed.

Personally, I use a 12 volt light and the static method.

Good luck.

Dave

P.S. I found the site where I read about these techniques. It's at http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Plateau/2800/

The timing tips are in his Tips section. Looks like he's got a section about the aftermarket Dyna system, too.

[rafalow]

Thanks Dave

I will have a try for the static method.

regards rafalow

[Frenchy]

rafalow,
Here's a shot of the Clymer's front cover (a HIGHLY recomended shop manual), & the pages describing the method I spoke of. I set both this was over a year ago, & haven't touched the timing since.
I also have them posted on my site for you: http://www.crescentmoonunlimited.com/ht ... al_ii.html

[rafalow]

So thats the Clymer manual...


Nice job Frenchy, thanks a lot.


Regards Rafalow

[Frenchy]

You're welcome!