Motorcycle Repair: adjusting the timing on an XT550, yamaha xt 550, shively

Question
Hi mark.

Please tell me that u can help me adjusting the timing on my '83 yamaha XT 550.
The problem is just that i cant get it set right and if i thik i got it set right it's not because it sparks at teh rong time if not that it wont start and wail i try to start it,it back fires like made.

Please HELP!

thanks Luan.

Answer
Hi Luan,

Due to the age of this MC, I'm unable to locate any information on setting the timing.

I recommend the purchase of the Service Manual for this procedure. See the manual at the following link:

http://www.motocom.com/catalog/LIT-11616-XT-51

Respectfully,
Mark Shively