Ignition Timing

[Bones]

Sorry for the trouble, but I have looked and can't find out how to adjust the timing on my gs650e. I removed the plate for cleaning, and I didn't pay attention to the "details". (typical rookie move)

The plate that the pickups are on has elongated holes apparently for adjusting. However, the manual says that the timing is pre-set. I talked to a mechanic at a shop and he said that the alignment mark has to align with the screw. Huh? I checked to see if I can find the mark that the screw made, and found nothing.

I know that this has probably been discused before, but I can't seem to find it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[chef1366]

Underneith the top center screw is a timing mark that lines up with one on the plate.
Make sure the crank trigger is pointing towards the left while the 1&4 timing marks are visible at the top.

[psyguy]

i think you'll find that the "pre-set" position is when the plate fastening bolts are in the middle of the elongated holes
anyhow, you can't really go wrong as there is only room for a few degrees adjustment
if everything else is good on the bike you may want to play with that plate and adjust it to your riding style

[chef1366]

i think you'll find that the "pre-set" position is when the plate fastening bolts are in the middle of the elongated holes
anyhow, you can't really go wrong as there is only room for a few degrees adjustment
if everything else is good on the bike you may want to play with that plate and adjust it to your riding style

Advance it as far as you can and ride around at WOT.

[psyguy]

Advance it as far as you can and ride around at WOT.

chef, i knew that'd be your suggestion

very wise, very wise...

[chef1366]

chef, i knew that'd be your suggestion

very wise, very wise...

Wisea$$ maybe...............