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Old 20-Jan-2013, 19:41
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Originally Posted by Spjallen
How do you know the vertical cylinder is at tdc? Not the just lining up the dots on that one? Why do you have to turn it to tdc before tensioning?

Its good practice to do them both at TDC, take the plugs out to see when the vertical piston is approaching TDC also makes turning the engine a lot easier

Turn the engine with the back wheel with the bike in gear on a paddock stand,
TDC Timing marks can be seen on the flywheel through the window in the alternator cover


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