kick stand pad

[redred321]

I need to set the timing on a 1999 KLR. DOES THE KLR FIRE EVERY CRANKSHAFT ROATION? On a car, one rotation expels gas, the next rotation compresses it and the sparkplug fires only on the compression rotation. On a car you have the distributor and compression stroke synchronized. Otherwise the sparkplug firs on the exhaust TDC. Can anyone tell me how to determine which Crankshaft rotation the spark plug fires on? I have both manuals but can not find mention of this. It maybe that the 20 yr old design has the KLR firing every rotation.

[Darren Clark]

Attachments : You're right, it fires every rotation. There is no cam shaft sensor on this engine. redred321 wrote:

I need to set the timing on a 1999 KLR. DOES THE KLR FIRE EVERY CRANKSHAFT ROATION? On a car, one rotation expels gas, the next rotation compresses it and the sparkplug fires only on the compression rotation. On a car you have the distributor and compression stroke synchronized. Otherwise the sparkplug firs on the exhaust TDC. Can anyone tell me how to determine which Crankshaft rotation the spark plug fires on? I have both manuals but can not find mention of this. It maybe that the 20 yr old design has the KLR firing every rotation. ------------------------------------ List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/ Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/join (Yahoo! ID required) To change settings via email: DSN_KLR650-digest@yahoogroups.com DSN_KLR650-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

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[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-910153026 p {margin:0;}Most motorcycles have a "waste-spark" ignition, in that it fires every rotation whether it needs to or not.  It simplifies the system, leading to higher reliability. I'm not sure of the angle at which it's supposed to fire though. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "redred321" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:17:26 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Set Timing   I need to set the timing on a 1999 KLR. DOES THE KLR FIRE EVERY CRANKSHAFT ROATION? On a car, one rotation expels gas, the next rotation compresses it and the sparkplug fires only on the compression rotation. On a car you have the distributor and compression stroke synchronized. Otherwise the sparkplug firs on the exhaust TDC. Can anyone tell me how to determine which Crankshaft rotation the spark plug fires on? I have both manuals but can not find mention of this. It maybe that the 20 yr old design has the KLR firing every rotation.

[Jud]

I'll be curious to hear how you set the ignition timing. The manual does have a timing spec (38-42 advance at 2700 rpm), but sets forth no method for adjustment.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "redred321" wrote: > > I need to set the timing on a 1999 KLR. DOES THE KLR FIRE EVERY CRANKSHAFT ROATION? On a car, one rotation expels gas, the next rotation compresses it and the sparkplug fires only on the compression rotation. On a car you have the distributor and compression stroke synchronized. Otherwise the sparkplug firs on the exhaust TDC. > > Can anyone tell me how to determine which Crankshaft rotation the spark plug fires on? I have both manuals but can not find mention of this. It maybe that the 20 yr old design has the KLR firing every rotation. >

[redred321]

First thanks for the timing information. A novel idea for the Kick Stand. One guy made 1 in the shape of Texas so he leaves that imprint whereever he rides. FOR YOU Put the stand up and build a pad shape to fit. Mine started out as a 3" circle I use JB weld to pretty up the weld. Below is a good information site on modifying seat form. http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/foam_basics.htm