How to set static timing on a Harley?
Here is what I suggest: Collapse the pushrod covers on the front cylinder’s pushrods Jack up the rear of the bike so you can rotate the rear wheel Put the tranny in 4th or 5th gear and take out the timing mark plug You should see the exhaust rod rise and then come back down and then immediately the intake will rise and start to come down
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
Where is the thread timing mark on a Harley Davidson?
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.
How to set the timing on a Harley Davidson shovelhead?
Set your gap at about .018″. Bring the front cylinder up on compression (you can watch for the intake tappet to close) and after you see the advance mark, rotate very slowly untill the TDC mark is just fully visable on the back lower edge of the timing hole. Now rotate the backing plate until the points just begin to open.
Sportster: Timing Range: 0-35 : 0-45: Timing at Start: 5 : Timing at adjust RPM: 35 : Adjust RPM: 1500: 1650-1950
What happens to the oil in an Ironhead bike?
When you crank or start the engine oil is then forced out the breather. As long as it stops after a minute or two you are probably OK. The longer the bike sits between starts the more oil there will be.
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.