how would i check the timing on a motorcycle?? and change it if it is wrong..?

Question

'82 kawasaki 440 LTD is the year and model

Answer 1

As a rule, if you have to ask here how to do it, you need to buy a shop (NOT owners) manual.
But anyways, first pop off the points cover and determine if it is a points or pointless ignition.
If it has points, first check/adjust point gap to specs.
Somewhere on the engine, there is either a plug or cover that has a timing mark underneath it. Remove cover/plug to expose it.
Attach timing light to the number 1 cylinder (on Jap transverse 4's, that's the left most cylinder).
Start bike, rev high enough to ensure ignition is fully advanced (see what manual says....some bikes are about 2,000-2,500 rpm).
Shine light at timing mark. The light acts like a strobe, and will "freeze" the mark at moment of ignition. If marks line up, it's good, button everything up.
If not, you need to loosen (just enough to be able to rotate) the backing plate for the points/triggering mechanism. Rotate it until the marks line up.

Answer 2

I would bare the timing mark, get an am radio, see where the spark statics the radio, look at the timing mark, note the degrees advance. Sounds simple , huh. but first u need to know when the spark is supposed to fire. k? oh, that battery needs to be juiced.
This is the static method. The motor does not need to be running.. Also called bench timing.
I would also find top dead center-TDC- and see if it is there on the stator or timing assmb. 0 is zero. add a battery and a light to see that visually and aurally. disconect the bat sys from engine for that last one. Sorta another check on the bench. search

Answer 3

Need more info on bike. Year,model,etc.

Answer 4

points /// CDI. left hand side of motor...

bring no 1 up to TDC. align marks.. static timing done..

start bike with timing light attached adjust if requd...

not sure what your doing.. go here..
http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm

Answer 5

Try a timing light.

Answer 6

motrocycles have points, you gap the points to set timing. you have to get a manual to find out what the gap should be

Answer 7

One of those things a pro should do.Take it to the dealer if you have a problem.

Answer 8

what kind , year etc