How to set a Motorcycle Points Ignition, Statically

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How to statically set ignition points on a motorcycle. Get your bike to run! Step by step instructions on how to do it. Works on all models motorcycles and mopeds with points. Set your ignition with out guessing. Tune your ignition to get maximum performance out of motorcycles, motorbikes, scooters and mopeds.
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This point set fits the following models:
1979 - 1980 Honda ATC110
1971 - 1978 Honda ATC90
1967 Honda CL90 Scrambler
1977 Honda CT125
1969 - 1979 Honda CT90
1970 - 1972 Honda SL100
1971 - 1973 Honda SL125
1970 - 1971 Honda SL175
1973 - 1975 Honda ST90
1976 Honda TL125
1975 - 1976 Honda TL250
1974 - 1978 Honda XL100
1974 - 1978 Honda XL125
1973 - 1978 Honda XL175
1972 - 1976 Honda XL250
1974 - 1978 Honda XL350
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@Amotorcyclenut 6 жыл бұрын

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@Autobody_mason 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes! Finally some one posted a video that goes through the whole process and not just skip through it as if people watching have done it before. Good video. I have a '72 Honda cb175 and I have fully restored it after it's been sitting sense '86 and I've spent hours on hours on the internet, even downloaded a Manuel and as always I get lost and confused. I know our bikes are different but they are set up basically the same. Mine is twin cylinder that fire at the same time so thankful you helped me with my problem. Once again great job on the video!

@dylanhedlund6202 5 жыл бұрын

I’m 14 and this helped me with my xl 125

@steventhehistorian 2 жыл бұрын

I've never owned or worked on a motorcycle in my life...but a man can dream.

@Amotorcyclenut 2 жыл бұрын

Live the dream! Buy and old beater to work and learn on, When it comes alive it won't be a dream any more. Its big fun.

@ZPDSurvival 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Finally completed the XL250 and now I am Tuning the motor up.

@tristansenior3419 8 жыл бұрын

Way more descriptive than a Haynes manual. Helped me a lot with my CB125, cheers.

@whitegeorgejefferson4348 2 жыл бұрын

CB125 is what I'm on here for too!

@chrisbowker4955 3 жыл бұрын

Best video with a a -z explanation . no deviation easy to follow for the layman .

@billcar741 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, just finished rebuilding my 74 XL350, and followed your video, and it actually fired up for the first time since 1992. Nice easy video to follow,

@Amotorcyclenut 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@SlickD217 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been guessing for 30 years... Thanks so much awesome video!!!

@mikes8012 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. Helped me sort my 1978 KZ200 this day: 05/22/2018. 40 years old.

@JWink07 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. It's not very often a video is this informative. Thanks!

@paulrawstron3170 6 жыл бұрын

Top video fella. Just set up the points on my restored UK spec XL250 K3 having watched your video. Bike started first kick !! could not believe it. Keep up the good work.

@atinybusiness3676 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your video really helped me, especially learning to pull the wire connected to the points in order to use my vom meter to check the timing.

@designrdan 6 жыл бұрын

That worked so well!!! Thanks!! My timing was advanced a few degrees from the firing mark. Will fire it up in the morning!

@KERNFUZED 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Very much for this Video!! Been 30 years so since had do this Got my 1974 XL100 goin.!!

@TimothySmith-ue7mt 4 ай бұрын

Thank you .. I was confused til now .

@jacobhoutman5699 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 15 and this helped me with my xl 175

@quarans08 11 ай бұрын

how does it feel being 21?

@theeasternfront6436 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I’m resurrecting my 74 TL125 at the moment.

@mysticgoat3246 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps this video saved my ass from going to mechanics my xl125 should be going very soon thanks to you!

@GialloEurocrimeWorldChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, helped me with getting my SL125 timing right.

@mikes8012 4 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thanks for this invaluable video. I just used it to guide me through setting my points on my old Kawi KZ200. Thanks.

@Amotorcyclenut 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@PikkuMiku 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. My timing was about 180 degrees off. Just getting plate to apporximate position helped.

@MotoTravelRide 5 жыл бұрын

That was really helpfull.. appreciate your work.

@Cinestyledothu 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you! It was really helpful!

@timwhisenant3428 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the info. Just picked up 2 xl250s. Have not gotten a spark this is my next step

@bustedhonda 4 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful! My turn to try now.

@MrAyrit 6 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you.

@Ludwig4571 3 жыл бұрын

I salute you kind sir slàinte I got spark today

@jeremyr722 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was a big help for my sl100 too

@Amotorcyclenut 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@MechRider89 7 жыл бұрын

Well now I know the points on my 74 s1 are bad! Thanks. Hoping I have an easier time with the xl250 im working on.

@user-wb3bq6wi2k 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta say thanks my friends cb 100 hard start the advance mechanism was stuck someone had set timing way off due to this after watching this video I got flashback from my old Harley days and whoo hoo first kick. 72 CB 100 running like a top.

@richardphillips1041 28 күн бұрын

Thanks, great video

@blindlemonpiesky 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, very clear. Although I wanted to see you rip that XL in the snow!

@Amotorcyclenut 2 жыл бұрын

Here you go. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5-XotmasLysf4k.html

@patrickwatters7555 11 ай бұрын

From expirience its a good starting point, but buy a strobe light to set the timing accurately.

@Amotorcyclenut 11 ай бұрын

I agree. But they have to run first before you can use a timing light.

@bobwhite5440 5 жыл бұрын

good vid.

@hogrydr100 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the informative video. im restoring a 75 xl250 and its been a yr or so since i had to stop working on it so ive forgotten a few things. there is what appears to be a "vent" right above the points cover area. once you connect the tube to the nipple there, where does the other end go? does it just route to the ground like the battery tube?

@joshuadathsbc5765 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@Amotorcyclenut 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@oonojoe Жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@plusblood5101 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@czman7860 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid . Music unesassary

@douglasscott4365 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. Points not opening at right point. And after hooking up the dwell as described, found out that the points were not hooked up to the base plate properly, washers were not in the proper place i guess shorting out points before the voltage was sent to the coil. Still not sure why if I turn the cam so the points are at the widest my line on flywheel is not at the T mark? I received a good spark on head and with starting fluid started right up. Thanks again. Now on to the carburetor.

@Amotorcyclenut 10 жыл бұрын

Douglas Scott I'm glad it helped you. After you get your carburetor cleaned out (see "How to clean motorcycle carburetor jets" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/is9hqbp7ucXSZIU.html You might want to check out "Dynamic motorcycle ignition timing" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbChmaym2q6zpas.html to get you bike to run like a Swiss watch.

@OttoTech 5 жыл бұрын

Great how to sir! Love the video. I'm trying to time a SL125 and am having issues getting her started. I followed your steps and have brand new points. Any advice as to how to get it to start after doing all this? Compression is 80PSI and I have bright blue spark. I just cannot get the engine to fire.

@Amotorcyclenut 5 жыл бұрын

80 psi is a little low. you might have a valve or piston ring issue. Also carburetor needs to be right. You might get it to run.

@mikekmalick 5 жыл бұрын

How to adjust the valves on this same 1972 HONDA XL250?

@louis-philippest-jean2166 5 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. On my 1978 xl125 i have to rotate the plate like 1/6 of turn till points contacts. It means that they are worn out? And if i placed them there, engine is hard to start or will just to backfires. I check if the cam timing was off and it is not.

@Amotorcyclenut 5 жыл бұрын

Make sure the advance is working correctly. Make sure you maintain the points gap when you rotate the plate, sometimes when you turn it , the points gap changes because the plate fits loosely in the head making it do what you describe.

@mrkhokon8813 5 жыл бұрын

Pick-up coil is in the angle position of the crank? or the timing of the F-Mark Crank case of Magnet is given on any side of the pick-up coil magnet ?

@KevinSmith-vl4xp 4 жыл бұрын

Am I understanding correctly that on the fire mark the meter would be reading OL since the points are open? Or does the meter see it as 0 ohm?

@sumpoosieguy 3 ай бұрын

What is your abrasive paper of choice to clean points

@richardphillips1041 28 күн бұрын

I dont have a volt meter can I use a digital multimeter?

@tinytim9453 4 жыл бұрын

Having a little trouble getting spark on my 1979 Honda Twinstar 185. Is a battery required to produce spark. The bike doesn't have 1 at the moment and I've been trying to produce fire using the kickstart.

@Amotorcyclenut 4 жыл бұрын

yes It needs a battery to start.

@Hondaguy82xl 6 ай бұрын

Do I have to use the volt meter or can it be done without it?

@blixtkrig 3 жыл бұрын

I have put new cylinder on my cb 100 and now the points are open and closes jyst at tdc .should it not be other way around?the markings are correct

@Amotorcyclenut 3 жыл бұрын

Your cam might be 180 degrees off. You can fix that with out tearing everything apart by removing and rotating the small cam on the timing advance unit 180 degrees.

@blixtkrig 3 жыл бұрын

@@Amotorcyclenut no its not .dont know wtf has happend..

@Amotorcyclenut 2 жыл бұрын

Rotate the crank 360 degrees and you will be at the correct spot. Remember the cam rotates once for every two rotations of the crank.

@stevenrichards3699 6 жыл бұрын

My problem is I can't find a new set of points for my 1982 kz305, they are not made anymore ! I have a mint condition bike,with no way to get it running decent !

@giannhssia5414 4 жыл бұрын

I did same procedure before see your video...firstly I thought it sparks when points close together...but that seems strange to me because after rotating flywheel..I saw that the points where getting close and starting open at F point till T point before starting closing again... So I am making this question to be sure...because if you do it wrong the XT400-500 will let you live with an ankle less... When the points starting open is when it sparks

@Amotorcyclenut 4 жыл бұрын

When the points open is when it sparks

@giannhssia5414 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah im ok..when im at F mark straight on the line the beep sound of volt meter stops..meaning they start open...I think I made a good work on timing The bike was working before with wrong timing (3 out of 5) kicks were kickbacks So I think now will be a lot better

@namechane1758 3 жыл бұрын

im starting from scratch and there is no reference point "when the points open" Are you trefering to TDC compression stroke?

@Amotorcyclenut 3 жыл бұрын

When the points open is when it will spark. Reference point (timing mark "F") should be on the fly wheel.

@diceyncio636 2 жыл бұрын

Hope someone can answer this whats the electric wire connected to the point breaker? I’m new to this

@Amotorcyclenut 2 жыл бұрын

The ignition coil and the condenser.

@lilbusyman 7 жыл бұрын

You state to rotate the flywheel until the TDC mark is lined up, and "that will be the position in which you want to set the gap of the points." This is a misstatement. At TDC the points will be just barely open. The gap needs to be measured when at its maximum which is well past TDC. I think you meant to say "rotate the engine until the points rubbing block is on the highest point of the advance cam." There is actually a small notch on the cam at that spot. Also, if the timing cannot be set without turning the points plate well beyond normal range it does NOT mean the points are worn out, it means the points gap is way off or else the advance is not returning to idle position, or the cam chain is way worn out.

@Amotorcyclenut 7 жыл бұрын

what I said was rotate the fly wheel until TDC marked is line up and the points are open. That is the correct spot to set the gap of the points. That will be the high spot on the timing cam. The cam rotates one rev for every two revolutions of the crank., because its a four stroke engine. If you rotate the crank one rev from that position that will be the approximate location where the points fire the ignition coil. If your points will not adjusted open enough to to get the proper gap on the high spot of the cam they are worn out and you will not get a decent dependable spark.

@JWReynolds96 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 1978 XL350 that I can't quite figure out. I connected a test light (positive to wire coming from points, negative to ground) and it would not light up at any point in the rotation. However, I can get the plug to spark when kicking the bike over. Any advice?

@Amotorcyclenut 4 жыл бұрын

A Honda XL350 uses a magneto type ignition that does not require a battery voltage to operate. Disconnect the connector from the points to the coil and use a multimeter set on the lowest ohms setting. Hook the red lead to the points wire and ground the black lead. Then you will be able to see when the points open and close.

@JWReynolds96 4 жыл бұрын

A Motorcycle Nut Thanks for the reply. I’m realizing I had a typo in my comment. I meant to say the test light would not light up at any point during the crank rotation. I can’t figure out why this would be.

@Amotorcyclenut 4 жыл бұрын

@@JWReynolds96 There is no battery voltage in that type of ignition system. So you have to supply voltage to run the test light if you want to use a test light. Make sure you disconnect the points from the ignition coil FIRST!, or you'll be looking for a new coil.

@JWReynolds96 4 жыл бұрын

A Motorcycle Nut thank you! I’m used to working on a cb350, so I’m still figuring this system out. I’ll give the multimeter a shot.

@mrsmilly12345 9 жыл бұрын

I got a dt 250 yamaha and I need a dial indicator could I do without?

@Amotorcyclenut 9 жыл бұрын

Simon De Asian Maybe, it depends on how creative you can be. The timing for a DT 250 is 3.2mm before top dead center. I have done it with a set of calipers through the spark plug hole. Not as accurate as a dial indicator but it can be done. Once you find the fire position make a fire mark on the flywheel and the case. Use tape and a pen to put your marks on first so if you mess up you can move them. Now you can check your timing with multimeter or a timing light. Once your happy with how it runs, scribe a mark on your fly wheel and case so they line up at the firing point. Next time you want to set your points it will be easy.

@bennyhanna1976 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had noticed it was tilted away from you 😁

@jordanostlund7155 5 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy ! Any way you can help me with my 76 xl 175 please !!!!

@Amotorcyclenut 5 жыл бұрын

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@corbinadams1600 3 жыл бұрын

Hi will this work for a 74 honda xl350? Same dwell gap ECT. ? Thanks

@Amotorcyclenut 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will. Uses the same point gap.

@corbinadams1600 3 жыл бұрын

@@Amotorcyclenut thanks for your info , my 75 xl 350 is out of time , i tried checking it but I'm not too clear how, will a digital multimeter work if so what mode ? If not I'll get a different meter , also is there supposed to be oil in the side case where the flywheel is ? Thanks very much ! Corbin

@Amotorcyclenut 3 жыл бұрын

yes there is oil on the left side oil case. Digital meters seem to respond slow. If you meter has a continuity check with audio beep that will work well.

@kenlinogwaro8362 5 жыл бұрын

How long do the points stay open after the F mark???

@Amotorcyclenut 5 жыл бұрын

About 270 degrees rotation of the cam

@timbyford21083 6 жыл бұрын

Is this the same process for a 77' SL 125?

@Amotorcyclenut 6 жыл бұрын

They didn't make and SL125 in 1977, they did make a XL125 and if that's what you mean, yes the process is the same.

@timbyford21083 6 жыл бұрын

A Motorcycle Nut I found a lot more intriguing info. Its not a 125 its a 185......XL 'cause engine code... OBVIOUSLY I'm on a very very wide learning curve.

@Amotorcyclenut 6 жыл бұрын

That's Ok everybody got to start somewhere.

@freefromleftwing 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know that you're on the compression stroke ?

@Amotorcyclenut 5 жыл бұрын

Take the spark plug out of the engine. Put you thumb over the hole and turn the engine. You'll know when it's on compression stroke

@halamkajohn 4 жыл бұрын

See the valve

@halamkajohn 4 жыл бұрын

No spark at .014 . I don't like an onrush of current to try and make a spark. 94 dollars for Honda original coil. 13 dollar coil no spark . High voltage needs a ground. Back to the original coil with open secondary. I will check the magnet.

@halamkajohn 4 жыл бұрын

Yep runs with the old original coil at .014- it has to run 2x at 232 miles freeway can reg?