Hello, I am new to the forum. I am working with my son to get his newly acquired 78 GS750E in tune. The bike starts right up but doesn't idle as smooth as it should "in my opinion". When I set the "F" mark for 1-4 to the proper position, the points are open no matter where I have the points plate set in it's slots. I should be able to adjust them so they are just beginning to open. When I check with timing light the"1-4 F" mark is nowhere near the sight window. When I check "2-3 F" mark with a timing light it is in time. We thought it might be as easy as flipping the point cam 180 degrees but it will not even start if I do that. Any Ideas? Am I missing something? Thanks in advance.
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Last edited by Guest; 02-28-2016, 07:41 PM. -
How is the points gap?Ed
To measure is to know.
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The points gap is set at .014. For some reason 1-4 timing can not be obtained with out removing the three points plate mount screws. Yet 2-3 are in time. It's like it's the wrong point plate or something.Comment
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sounds like you might possibly have the wrong point set in there?Comment
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Is there a way to know if our bike should have the ND or KD points set up? Wondering if previous owner put wrong parts on it.Comment
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We replaced the points & all is well now. Thanks for the help.Comment
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