Static timing a 200GT
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:05 pm
Hi Peeps,
A couple of days ago my bike wouldn't start. It would cough but that's it. I checked the usual (spark, valves, etc.). Everything looked good. I had never timed the bike myself so I figured let's make sure that is correct.
So I set up the timing wheel using a wheel I bought (could have made), a plastic spoon, a little glue, some tape and a 8mm bolt (see below). I have a 200GT. As far as I can tell there are no service manuals for this model. I have been using a 250 manual for most things. In there the 250GT has a static advance of 5-8 degrees. So I set the timing to that spec.
Recently I ordered some parts from Lacey and they also had a 125-200 (Elite, TS, SS, SCR but not GT) service manual for sale so I bought it. In there all the 200's have a static advance of 18-21 degrees. Do you think the 200GT will also have the same timing specs as the other 200's?
If so then the full advance would be 18-21 degrees plus 28 degrees for the automatic advance for a total of 46-49 degrees. That would put my point plate at the end of the adjustment slot. Does this seem correct to you? Thanks...Mark
A couple of days ago my bike wouldn't start. It would cough but that's it. I checked the usual (spark, valves, etc.). Everything looked good. I had never timed the bike myself so I figured let's make sure that is correct.
So I set up the timing wheel using a wheel I bought (could have made), a plastic spoon, a little glue, some tape and a 8mm bolt (see below). I have a 200GT. As far as I can tell there are no service manuals for this model. I have been using a 250 manual for most things. In there the 250GT has a static advance of 5-8 degrees. So I set the timing to that spec.
Recently I ordered some parts from Lacey and they also had a 125-200 (Elite, TS, SS, SCR but not GT) service manual for sale so I bought it. In there all the 200's have a static advance of 18-21 degrees. Do you think the 200GT will also have the same timing specs as the other 200's?
If so then the full advance would be 18-21 degrees plus 28 degrees for the automatic advance for a total of 46-49 degrees. That would put my point plate at the end of the adjustment slot. Does this seem correct to you? Thanks...Mark