IGNITION TIMING OFF THE BIKE

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wardy
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IGNITION TIMING OFF THE BIKE

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Just noticed a picture in my Haynes manual (750) of the ignition timing being set with the l/h engine cover on the bench, together with the points etc in place. has anyone tried this and how effective would it be?
if it's ok. I could check my timing whilst watching Rachel riley on countdown in the comfort of my armchair indoors.
Or Suzanna reid on breakfast t.v.... where's the tissues?
cheers Andy
Andy;
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teazer
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Re: IGNITION TIMING OFF THE BIKE

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Andy, that's a great question, but unfortunately what they don't explain is that you need both hands free to set points and timing. So you idea won't work. :lol:
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Alan H
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Re: IGNITION TIMING OFF THE BIKE

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It is possible, but you have to concentrare or the timing will be all to cock (as well.)
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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