Please Help!!! Anyone know how to check or adjust timing?
 

Does anyone know how to check timing on a bike that is not running. I think i may have jumped time. Bike backfires, plugs are sparking and there is fuel but still wont fire up. I think its the timing because of the backfire. I know the CCT needs to be replaced so its on order but i just got the bike and had it running. Then 2 days later, no start. If my timing is off, anyone know the steps to adjust it? I have the manual but there are no steps in it for adjusting the timing? Please help.

RE: Please Help!!! Anyone know how to check or adjust timing?
 

Get a shop manual (Klymer or Haynes).If your cct is bad,and you think it has jumped time,the cams aren't where they should be.The shop manual will show you how.

RE: Please Help!!! Anyone know how to check or adjust timing?
 

Dam that sucks

RE: Please Help!!! Anyone know how to check or adjust timing?
 

According to my manual (Haynes) "There is no provision for adjusting the timing" & "No component is subjected to mechanical wear" (thats why its not in your manual). You can check the timing using a stroboscope, but the motor has to be running!. Ok, thats the bad news, but I don't think your timing is out, I think that your problem is something else, there are a few things that can cause backfiring, (In cars its usually the timing, so I can see where your coming from) but given that its not starting, it could be your regulator (common problem), plugs/leads/coils. But these are only suggestions. I have not had the CCT problem yet (but I will, thank you Mr Honda) & don't really know if it can cause the problem you have. Just go through the trouble shooting guide in your manual, good luck.

RE: Please Help!!! Anyone know how to check or adjust timing?
 

Start with the small stuff first (Reg. rectifier)

Go get a manual cct,worth every thin dime :D

RE: Please Help!!! Anyone know how to check or adjust timing?
 

I think it jumped time because the cct. I have one ordered already but i have already checked plugs, wires and coils. Im getting sparkand the pump is working.I just dont know if its sparking at the right time. Which could be timing. I just got the bike and the cct was REALLY bad. So i figured by me starting it and driving it, itcould have jumped time. So i think im just gonna pull the valve cover and check to see the timing. I know a bad cct can let the chain loosen so much you jump time. And its only 6 bolts to get the cover off. Ill keep everyone informed. Thanks for the help so far.