Hello,
Over the past several months, I've been putting my '95 FE 350 back into proper order and have learned a LOT from these boards. My thanks to everyone who unselfishly shares their experience and knowledge here.
Is there anyone else out there running a 350? It doesn't seem to have been a very popular bike and it is very difficult, almost impossible, to get information about this engine. I'm certainly no expert but am willing to share what I've learned doing rehab to his beast - and a few pictures if they help anyone.
Now my question. The bike is running very poorly. I've done the valve adjustment, had the stator tuned up by Sparks (who does a fantastic job), have gone through the carb, and is has a new plug.
I had the top end apart to check for worn parts, etc, and when I put it back together can't be sure I wan't off by a tooth in the timing. How can I tell if I'm off a tooth and how can I check/adjust the timing? The bike starts fairly well - not more than 5 kicks, but won't idle and runs very roughly - backfiring here and there.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
GymX
Over the past several months, I've been putting my '95 FE 350 back into proper order and have learned a LOT from these boards. My thanks to everyone who unselfishly shares their experience and knowledge here.
Is there anyone else out there running a 350? It doesn't seem to have been a very popular bike and it is very difficult, almost impossible, to get information about this engine. I'm certainly no expert but am willing to share what I've learned doing rehab to his beast - and a few pictures if they help anyone.
Now my question. The bike is running very poorly. I've done the valve adjustment, had the stator tuned up by Sparks (who does a fantastic job), have gone through the carb, and is has a new plug.
I had the top end apart to check for worn parts, etc, and when I put it back together can't be sure I wan't off by a tooth in the timing. How can I tell if I'm off a tooth and how can I check/adjust the timing? The bike starts fairly well - not more than 5 kicks, but won't idle and runs very roughly - backfiring here and there.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
GymX
