Dummy question on points

[kolchin]

Basically, where are they on a 1981 GS 550l? I'm still very new to motorcycle repairing and the manual I have doesn't say where they are.

I looked on the right side, and there is this electrical piece that the manual calls a valve timer. The left side of the engine has the cover attached with chewed out screw heads, so unless I know it's under there I don't want to start drilling them out.

Thanks guys.

[rustybronco]

Basically, where are they on a 1981 GS 550l? I'm still very new to motorcycle repairing and the manual I have doesn't say where they are.

Because you don't have points. you have electronic Ignition which doesn't use them.

[Big T]

Because you don't have points. you have electronic Ignition which doesn't use them.

And that's what is under the right side cover

Valve timer? WTH is that?

What manual are you using?

Did you check BassCliff's site to see if he had a factory manual for you?

[koolaid_kid]

First, you'll want to drill out those screws on the left and replace them with hex head screws. SS are the best. It is no fun to be 200+ miles from home and need to get in there. That is your charging system, which is known to be problematic on our bikes.
Second, the ignition timing is adjusted on the right hand side, so you'll want to check that to see if it is still in time. While it is electronic (no points required) it can still jump time so you'll want to check it.

[blowerbike]

hmmmm WOW hmmmm
some answers around here boggle my mind daily.
i am trying to be more "user friendly" so i will just go hmmmm again