How do you set the timing on a Harley Sportster?
Start the engine and aim the timing light through the clear timing plug. Watch for the pair of dots that mark the advance timing position. Loosen the timing plate screws and adjust the plate until those marks appear centered in the timing hole. Tighten the timing plate screws securely.
How do you check the timing on a Harley Evo?
Start the engine, and run it at idle. Point the timing light into the timing inspection hole. If the ignition is properly timed, the timing bar will align with the circular timing reference mark. The reference mark on a correctly timed Evo will appear as a vertical bar through the center of the circle.
How do you set the timing on a Shovelhead?
How to Set the Timing on Shovelhead Points
- Remove the spark plugs, the timing port plug (on the left side of the engine case between the cylinders) and the timing cover (on the right side of the engine case).
- Place your thumb over the front-cylinder spark plug hole and kick the engine over slowly with the kick starter.
How do you adjust the ignition timing on a Harley Evo?
Get on the left side of the engine and peer in the spark plug hole as you slowly rotate the rear wheel until you can see the piston just below the spark plug hole. Peer in the timing mark hole and lightly fine tune the engine position until the timing mark is right in the middle of the hole.
How to check ignition timing on a Harley Davidson?
At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval. Check for proper RPM and ignition timing as follows: 1. See Figure 0. Thread TIMING MARK VIEW PLUG (Part No. HD 96295-65D) into timing inspection hole. Be sure view plug does not touch flywheel. 1a. See Figure 1. Locate the proper timing marks for your engine.
What’s the timing range on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Sportster: Timing Range: 0-35 : 0-45: Timing at Start: 5 : Timing at adjust RPM: 35 : Adjust RPM: 1500: 1650-1950
How does aftermarket ignition work on Harley 883?
Aftermarket ignition modules provide the engine with a pre-programmed or owner-programmable ignition-timing profile. Adjustments can be made with these modules to optimize the ignition-advance curve for performance applications and allow for adjustments for personal tastes or riding style.
What makes a Harley 883 performance so good?
Ignition-system components, such as the spark plugs, spark plug wires and ignition coil, may be changed to high-output components to boost the ignition output. Performance cams can change the timing and size of the engine’s power band.
At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval. Check for proper RPM and ignition timing as follows: 1. See Figure 0. Thread TIMING MARK VIEW PLUG (Part No. HD 96295-65D) into timing inspection hole. Be sure view plug does not touch flywheel. 1a. See Figure 1. Locate the proper timing marks for your engine.
Sportster: Timing Range: 0-35 : 0-45: Timing at Start: 5 : Timing at adjust RPM: 35 : Adjust RPM: 1500: 1650-1950
How does the ignition work on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
When current is sent to the ignition coil from the ignition module or E.C.M., the primary winding energizes and creates a strong magnetic field. The secondary winding increases the voltage as the magnetic field is created and sends a high energy spark to the spark plug.
What to do if your ignition timing is off?
The timing plate may still be on with 2 Rivets and will have to be drilled out. They will have to be replaced or get a cover with holes for screws to screw into the stand offs.