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Ignition timing?

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I was wondering... Is it possible to change the ignition timing on these bikes? If so, what's involved?
 
Can it be changed? Yes.

What's involved? Depends on what bike you have. As soon as you let us know, somebody will gladly tell you. 8-[


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I believe you can adjust the timing by removing/loosening the timing plate and then moving it as necessary... are you sure your timing needs to be adjusted? I've got an 80' GS850GL and the timining is still spot on. FYI, in case you ever need to know in the future, your timing is a electronic transistorized ignition, you do NOT have points or condensors.
 
I'm not sure if I need to. It backfires a little at idle. I believe it does when I'm driving, also. When I went to go for a test drive it was backfiring loudly and I managed to haggle with him on account of it. Since then, it's been getting quieter. Maybe it was just old gas? What else could cause that?
 
Bad spark plugs. Or a lean condition caused by dirty carbs, wrong float setting, bad petcock, or intake leaks.
 
If you have a timing light and a manual (such as Clymers or Haynes) the timing is very easy to check.
 
if it still has the stock ignition system then there is no adjustment without modifications and none are needed as electronic ignitions don't drift like points.
 
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