Motorcycle Repair: honda trail 90 timing, honda trail 90, exhuast pipe

Question
I purchased a 1970 trail 90 that had water damage.  Some how water got into the exhuast pipe and rusted the piston and cylinder.  After honing and a new set of piston and rings. I put it back together and everything is locked up. The kick starter won't budge. I was wondering if you could tell how to time the motor properly and if there are any other problems that might have occured to cuase this problem. I don't have a service manual, thinking maybe the timing is 180 out. Thank you

Answer
Hi Jesse,

Sorry for the delay. I'm on vacation. I normally reply within a few hours.

I would need to inspect the engine to offer an accurate diagnosis.

I don't have the service manual for this model, either.

Visit the following websites and try contacting the webmatsers about your problem and/or about obtaining a service manual. You may find the tech specs at these sites:

www.hondatrail70.com/miniBikeBoy.htm

www.hondatrail70.com

www.oldhonda.com/trail702.htm

Respectfully,
Mark Shively