setting up timing after moving crank shaft

[lmiller291]

I have a 86 1200. I replaced the starter clutch and stator. I accidently turned cranksfaft and dont which cylinder has to be up with the T-1 mark

 

[Steve83]

When the T-1 mark is lined up, No. 1 and 2 pistons are at top dead center.

 

[lmiller291]

I know im probably sounding stupid, sitting on bike is number 1 in front left side and if so which is number 2

 

[joedrum]

front right

 

[Steve83]

Sitting on the bike, right side is 1 and 3 front to back. Left is 2 and 4 front to back. And no, you don't sound stupid! The stupid ones are the ones who don't ask and then break sonething!

 

[toytender01]

Only if you are sitting backword


sitting on bile looking forward 2 1



4 3

 

[lmiller291]

So if t1 is showing and both cylinders in front are 1 and 2 and are at top of stroke i should be good to go? I really appreciate the help

 

[joedrum]

yes...iwould loosen all adjust till they sink into the rockers ..2 then sink pistons down halfway down clylinders ...one clylinder haflway donw all haflwY DOWN ....you dont want pistons on t1 till your ready to install belts if thats what your doing ...more info

 

[ekvh]

When the intake valve on cyl#1 just closes, you are on compression stroke. You want to be on the compression stroke when setting valves. If you aren't sure how much or which way it moved, you can rotate it around watching the number #1 intake. I think I put my finger on it to feel it close while turning this over from the side.