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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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On a 75 harley sporty what timing marks do you go by the vertical line or the two dots.Right now it's about 1/8 away from being full retard and if i go to advance it she pops like firecrakers out the pipes.If the advance plate screws cmae loose from the bike jumping around can it jump timing
 
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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I have never timed a sporty but click on the link below, it should help you a lot...

http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/i..._timing_00.htm
 
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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I found the cams weren't line up got them lined up i set my advance plate in the middle still i can't see the timing marks all i see is the crank i marked the vertical line with white paint but don't see it and it should stand out.It's a 75 harley sportster XLH unless it's the two dots side by side even the manual shows the line and the dots unless i'm missing it.
 
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