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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2007 8:08:40 GMT -5
Hi Guys
Anyone know of any companies in the Toronto area that sells
Two Stroke timing gages. I am looking to get one for a reasonable price.
thanks
brawney
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Post by Rick on Jun 22, 2007 18:17:25 GMT -5
Not really an item that you can find cheap....I have one that I would lend you...but why not just use a timing light?  Rick |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2007 21:02:03 GMT -5
I got to get a timing light too Rick. I understand that magnetos once they are set don't need too much adjustment.
But the problem with these old bikes is when you get them you don't know what other people have done with them.
Thats why I was looking too get the timing gage so I could check it according to the shop manuals to make sure it
was correct. Then use the timing light after. I appreciate your offer in lending me one but with all the project H2s
I have I thought it would be nice to get one if they weren't too costly maybe around the $100 range. I read that
you could use a old spark plug and knock the porcelain out of it and get a cheap dial gage and put a set screw in the
side of the spark plug. If I cant get one for a descent price maybe thats the route I might take also. I could get one
of the machinists at my work to rig up something for me. Just thought that some mechanics might know a cheap automotive
tool supplier in Toronto where I could pick one up at.
respectfully
brawney
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Post by Rick on Jun 22, 2007 21:27:42 GMT -5
Brawney...I've done it both ways, and you'll have a tough time getting the adapter and dial indicator in the middle head with the engine in the bike.
A timing light is quick and very accurate...and you can do it in the bike.. ;D
Rick
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2007 22:22:24 GMT -5
See thats where experience is appreciated on this board. Sounds like you just saved me some time and money Rick. I'll skip the timing gauge and get a descent timing light. I noticed that the new type are induction type. Will that type of light work on these old bikes. Also when you get the timing light I noticed that they have certain settings integrated into the light. Would just a plain old timing light do with no bells and whistles. Any suggestions on what a novice might pick up as far as tuning the bike. I.E. what would you suggest this newbie get to start out with. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. respectfully brawney  |
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Post by Rick on Jun 23, 2007 6:34:22 GMT -5
I have a professional timing light with the advance dial....I needed it back when there were cars with distributors... you will need one of these if you ever have a bike with a centrifugal advance unit..otherwise a plain one will do....spend a bit more and buy a decent one..it'll last forever..
Rick
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2007 7:44:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice Rick its appreciated.  brawney |
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Post by H2 Dude on Jul 1, 2007 10:06:50 GMT -5
Hi guys
What about the H1s with points .
Mine has only 6,800 miles on it But the previous owner may have moved the timing pointer therefore making correct timing impossible .
The dial gauge are available but the adapters are not .
Does anyone have a good one for sale ?
So back to the original question ..where do we get one?
Ian
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Post by Rick on Jul 1, 2007 13:10:43 GMT -5
If it's a metal tang used for timing, move the left cylinder to tdc( screw driver in the hole works great for this) and line the "T" up to the tang...bend the tang to line up when at TDC....
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Post by H2 Dude on Jul 1, 2007 19:45:12 GMT -5
Hi
Thanks for the tip but mine doesn't have that , only R ,C & L
I have used the rod down the barrel on my old Ariels .
Thought the timing was more critical for the 500's .
I'll check around and see when the time comes I can borrow one from a local bike mechanic I know.
Thanks
Ian
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