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I believe so…hence why some rephase the motors to not get a wasted spark. I may be incorrect on this though but that was my thought 🤔

I believe my question has been answered on post #12 of this thread: https://www.xs650.com/threads/cam-rod-and-timing-points.45390/...

No, just one hole. I guess really I just need to know where the camshaft locating pin should be in relation to what cylinder is at TDC...

Here’s another pic of my advance back on the camshaft for reference. The two hash marks line up as you can see. This is for TDC LH side...

Here are pics from HHB cdi install. His RH cam shaft cover doesnt appear to show the dowel pin hole which leads me to believe it is on...

It is for the right cam cover...I did that to determine TDC on compression stroke. Rotated the engine until I saw the LH intake valve...

Is this for the right or left cylinder? When my pin on the camshaft is in the 12 position my RH valves have clearances, LH side is tight..

Ok here’s the deal. Pics to show. Left cylinder valves loose with clearance at TDC but my camshaft pin is facing 6 o’clock. Finger...

Yes sir!

Looks like this fella thought similar as me.. https://www.xs650.com/threads/cam-problem.45669/ I had the camshaft dimple lined up to...

Ok..I had my finger over the spark plug hole and felt pressure and got a big hiss of air as I removed my thumb and returned back to the...

I’m on TDC compression stroke on the LH cylinder and my camshaft dowel pin is at 6 o’clock.

@Jim, ok sweet deal. His instructions seem to have state otherwise... My motor is 100% not rephased.. @halfmile thanks mate yes, that...

I am also about to install a HHB CDI kit. His instructions state when at TDC the keyway or woodruff key on the crank will be facing up...

It is not, it is grounded directly off the battery earth. Thanks!

Ok good deal. Similar to some Hondas then as a lot of them in the same era never had a safety starter relay. LH switch is now totally...

Sweet, to confirm this will allow the starter solenoid to kick the motor over when the engine is running? Still need to figure out my...

To bypass the safety starter relay, can I undo the safety relay and put the two red white wires together? One from the safety relay plug...

Hmm 🤔 ok..investigation continues then. Cheers!

Ok, perfect. I have a few Kawasaki’s and they simply don’t even crank when in the “off” position. I’d like to remove the starter...

@5twins thanks for the info. So I am not using the original lighting wiring as I installed a separate wiring harness and new LH...

Ok, yeah that is the switch. I’ll need to address the red and white wire to see why it still is able to turn over the motor in the OFF...

The right hand control toggle run/off is what I am referring too. The switch is in one of the two off positions while still...

Thanks for the info! I have read a few of your comments to others that helped me out a bunch. Yes, I put a lot of info in there haha...

Hey all, I am putting together a 1978 650. Came to me in a few different milk crates. Parts of the original harness are pretty mangled...