82 gs450 timing.....

[turkeyroll60]

So my clymer manual explains how to set the timing on the points system for the gs400 and 425. It says nothing about the timing for the 82 gs450.....it just says its electronic and doesn't have to be set. But when you get to the chapter about the engine it says the timing can be set by lifting the cam chain of the cams and rotating the cams. I'm a little confused since I don't think messing with the cam chain is a real good idea.

[tkent02]

Cam timing is one thing, ignition timing is another. The ignition timing is preset. Check the cam timing if you have reason to believe it has been disturbed. I check the cam timing each time I pick up an old bike, quite often they are off a tooth or two.

[turkeyroll60]

Thanks....I will check it when I open it up for the valve adjustment hopefully this weekend.