Timing
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Hey so my friend who knows more then i do about engines (mine is a 94 F2) says i really need to get the timing of my carbs set.(what time the gas ignites vs. position of the carb) i know just about nothing on the subject but i am hoping to learn. Any advice on how i might go about getting my timing fixed would be greatly appreciated.
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Timing a 4 cylinder bike is a bit of an art, it can be done with the right gear & a good manual.
Getting the timing right is important, but so is tuning the carbies. Unless you really know wot your doing, you can end up in a pile of so do do real quick. A poor running donk usually has more things happening than just the timing. Carbs need to be synced and tuned. And its a brave thing to take any of that on.
My advice, get the manual, do the regular servicing yourself, and take your bike to the shop and get a good tune up.
Getting the timing right is important, but so is tuning the carbies. Unless you really know wot your doing, you can end up in a pile of so do do real quick. A poor running donk usually has more things happening than just the timing. Carbs need to be synced and tuned. And its a brave thing to take any of that on.
My advice, get the manual, do the regular servicing yourself, and take your bike to the shop and get a good tune up.
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I agree with pacemaker dont try it yourself if your not sure what your doing you could end up with a bag of parts and no idea where to fit them do the normal service yourself and leave the bike in to a mc workshop and get it done right it may cost a few dollers but it will be worth it
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while I agree that you should take a job to a shop if you don't know what you're doing, a carb sync is something that can be easily learned! On a scale of 1 - 10 where a carb sync is on the order of 2 or 3 for anyone who is reasonably mechanically inclined and has a service manual. This will give you a good idea of how its done:
http://cbrworld.net/forums/thread/248431.aspx
The link shows it for a throttle bodies (on FI) but its almost identical for carbs.You do need the right tools though. Obviously, you'll need some sync gauges. But those would pay for themselves after doing the job one or two times.
NOTE: this is not the same as tuning carbs. That requires a dyno and is not as trivial.
http://cbrworld.net/forums/thread/248431.aspx
The link shows it for a throttle bodies (on FI) but its almost identical for carbs.You do need the right tools though. Obviously, you'll need some sync gauges. But those would pay for themselves after doing the job one or two times.
NOTE: this is not the same as tuning carbs. That requires a dyno and is not as trivial.
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