Can anyone help with setting the ignition timing on CB550. Using the manual and MC Mechnais guide I cannot get the timing marks anywhere near. Points & condenser have only done a few hundred miles. If I get1-4 near, 2-3 cannot be got anywhere near and I am using good quality strobe and dwel meter. Is there a special knack?.
Hi Doug,
Are you using the Haynes manual? I changed the camshaft in my 77 550F2 and found that I had to turn the stator almost as far as the slots would allow in order to get the right gap on 1.4. Then I had to go to almost full adjustment on the 2.3 set.. Wierd, because I had marked the stator first and the marks (after setting the camshaft notch and getting compression/valve closing on the right cylinders etc) were nowhere near. I decided that I'd have a go anyway and the bike starts and runs better!
Maybe you just have to keep adjusting and don't be surprised if it looks miles out.
Cheers,
Pete.