Motorcycle Repair: honda 200s timing, honda 200s, cam lobes


Question
I have a 1984 honda 200s.  I pulled the engine apart to replace the gaskets, and hone the cylinder.  I got the engine back together, but Im not sure if I have timed it correctally, and then how to adjust the rocker arms.  I would greatly appreciat any help that you can give me.  Thank you.

Answer
Seems a little late to ask about timing with the motor put back together now...  ??  If it turns over easy and still has compression then at least the cam timing is within a tooth or so.

If you get the cam timing wrong, then the valves hit the piston and it is a do-over again.

Piston is at the TDC (T mark alignment on flywheel), then the cam sprocket goes onto the cam, when the cam lobes are both DOWN /  \ so the engine is on compression stroke. The sprocket bolts will be at 12 and 6 o'clock positions. That is also when you check the valve clearances, which should be about .002"

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-atv-atc200s-1984/o/m1894

Bill Silver