Help setting timing for 78 GS1000

[katmando]

Can somebody please tell me how what the procedure,or send me a link,for setting the timing on a 78 GS1000.I don't have a manual and I can't find anything on the site.This comes with age,not finding things.I have a 78 GS1000,have to replace the points.Thank you,Steve.

[Pharkmeh]

Can somebody please tell me how what the procedure,or send me a link,for setting the timing on a 78 GS1000.I don't have a manual and I can't find anything on the site.This comes with age,not finding things.I have a 78 GS1000,have to replace the points.Thank you,Steve.

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click search

type "Manuals"

click enter

The first listing = manual repair for GS1000e (1979).




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I know nothing about timing but I'm happy to listen...:-D

[katmando]

I was looking for a schematic or something out of a manual on line?I bought a manual,waiting for it to come.Just wondering how timing is set?I have a T light.Is the T light used on all 4 cyl.or just 1 and2?Is the timing set on the F or T?At the timing plate?Need to verify if points are set on T or F at the timing plate?Thanks Steve.

[NICK!]

Change out the points, gap them to 0.014" and then set them at idle to the "F" mark. Cylinders 1 and 4 are one set of points and 2 and 3 are the other. Time one set then change the timing light clamp to the other coil. I usually use 4 then change to 3 as they are on the same side of the bike your working on. This is it in a nut shell.

[katmando]

Thanks Nick.I will try this .I have to go get the new points and condensers.40 miles Arkport Suzuki,Ny.Everybody should see the bikes this shop has.Awesome display on a balcony of old Suzuki's and Harley's.Thanks again,Steve.