SpringerSteve98
Active Member
Hey guys. I have a problem. Pretty sure my timing is all messed up. Standard 80ci EVO
Heres my question. Is there a way to set the timing without a light? I don't have one... And the only buddy i know who does have one lives about 45mins away. So i'm looking to get it right enough to ride it over there.
Pretty sure my timing has been a bit retarded lately. (no pun intended) And i'm wondering if there is any kind of trick i can use to set it pretty close until i can get a timing light on it. I've heard everything from "put a straw in the front cylinder and rotate the rear tire until its at the highest point" to "advance it until you hear a pinging, then retard it 1/16th"
Anyway, i wanted to check with the forum guru's and see what you guys think.
Heres my question. Is there a way to set the timing without a light? I don't have one... And the only buddy i know who does have one lives about 45mins away. So i'm looking to get it right enough to ride it over there.
Pretty sure my timing has been a bit retarded lately. (no pun intended) And i'm wondering if there is any kind of trick i can use to set it pretty close until i can get a timing light on it. I've heard everything from "put a straw in the front cylinder and rotate the rear tire until its at the highest point" to "advance it until you hear a pinging, then retard it 1/16th"
Anyway, i wanted to check with the forum guru's and see what you guys think.