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Well I thought I was having timing issues however, I have dialed in the timing exactly where it needs to be and the bike feels like it has no power. I sure thought it was timing but now I believe its carb related. The carbs backfire occasionally and make a loud high pitch noise. idles ok and...

5Twins - I will check the Gaps tonight. I did mess with timing on friday and got it close and test drove the bike. Got a whole lot better. When I tried to dial it in again I lost it all. I really think its timing related. Maybe the point gaps will help. They are brand new so I will set them to...

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Bike starts and runs. Throttles fine. When you go into gear it feels like there is no power. Adjusted the timing the other night and I got it close and it rode better. I just cant get it exactly where it needs to be at.

Hey Guys, I am still having problems with my timing. For some reason I cannot get it dialed in correctly. I do have a timing light. Is there anyone in the St. Louis area that could help out? I can provide beer and food or if you prefer cash that is fine too. Please let me know as I really want...

Bill, I am using a timing light and it seems to be right on for idle. For fully advance it appears to be past the 40 degrees mark when revving at high RPM's. I have mikes xs springs and I cut 1 loop out of 1 spring. Should I take 1 loop out on the second spring to tighten it up so it snaps...

JD - How can I check the pilot jets? I have not had the carbs off yet. I did notice that the guy who worked on my bike last took my inline fuel filter out so I am hoping that the jet is clogged. Know of any links that show how to do this? Again I have not had the carbs off but I am really...

Hello, The issue I am having is timing related possibly. The idle runs great and the bike revs up and sounds fine. When you put it into gear it's like it has no power at all and you have to rev it super high to get anywhere. I just replaced the advance unit and greased everything including...

I am waiting for my springs right now but once received I will oil and grease everything up. I will let you know what happens. Hopefully the damn thing will advance so I can get the timing wrapped up! Thanks again guys.

Well I ordered new springs so once they come in I will take the ATU back apart and make sure everything is well greased and reassemble. Hopefully this will fix the issue. I checked the advance last night and when reving it the mark went nowhere. Its got to be something within that ATU unit.

Well I will put a flat head in between the springs and see if I can losen them a bit. Everything else should be lubed up but I will double check it as well. I may just order some new springs. That may just be the ticket.

Hey Guys, Here is my issue. The idle appears to be perfect. However when I went to set the advance and reved the engine it would not advance. I just replaced the ATU with a used unit. Engine idles great and sounds great too. When I shift down to first the bike nearly dies. You have to give...

I have a TDC mark, 15 and 40 degree mark. What degree should I set my timing at?

Dick, I sure do. Problem is I dont exactly know how to use one. Any recomendations on where to buy one. Ill get it today if possible. Thanks again.

Hey Guys, Well bike has been running great and I took it for a ride yesterday and it felt like it had no power and it was just running bad. Started checking things out and noticed the half plate on the points side was loose and slid downward. Is this for the timing? I tried reading up on the...

Well I adjusted the clutch lever on the handlebar. Seemed to be very tight. I loosened it some and tried kicking it over and it worked 3 out of 4 times. Definitely got better. I will check the worm gear next. And yes I have had the bike running a number of times. I will get back to you once I...

Yes, that is what I mean. Could that be a reason why it does not kick over sometimes? I guess I could test it by taking the left cover off and trying to start it?

Hey Guys, I have an issue with my kickstart. When I kick it, it works sometimes but other times it just drops with no compression. Could it be that the clutch is not disengaging all the way? Im unsure where to start here. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Well are the weights interchangeable? My weights should be good. Although the part that holds the weights on is damaged..... Maybe I should just buy pamco...... Do you have to do timing with pamco? I guess I'm just worried about install....

Hello, So recently my advance unit broke as the nut was not tightened all the way down. As I have found out an advance unit is hard to come by. Is another alternative to switch to a PAMCO kit? And this gets rid of the points is my understanding. 1974 xs650, PMA kit, bobbed out, all new wiring...