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DougVinicombe:
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????.

fothers:

--- Quote ---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????.
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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.

slade:
The easyiest way to cure that problem is to buy a newtronics (used to be called pirhana) or boyer bransden electronic ignition, costs about

SteveD CB500K0:
This is a common problem reported by many 350-750/4 owners.
The best response was posted by \"TwoTired\" on www.sohc4.net in the Ignition FAQ.  If I can get a direct link I'll post it.

Steve

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