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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: Puccini on July 13, 2013, 12:59:30 PM

Title: Rotating the engine
Post by: Puccini on July 13, 2013, 12:59:30 PM

I'm planning on checking the timing on my 85 K100RT and I am using the static method with a TDC indicator.

my question is, how do you rotate the engine as to get it to stop at TDC.

The old "R" series used the allen wrench on the alternator method.
But how do you do it on the K100?

Title: Re: Rotating the engine
Post by: K75RT Keith on July 13, 2013, 02:48:32 PM

Haynes manual has a procedure.  Also IBMWR site has instructions for setting the timing. MAy also be hiding in the liberry here

Title: Re: Rotating the engine
Post by: Inge K. on July 13, 2013, 07:21:28 PM

Remove the HES cover and turn the engine at the front end of the crankshaft.

Title: Re: Rotating the engine
Post by: tg4360 on July 13, 2013, 10:31:28 PM

Plugs out, top gear, turn rear wheel....

Title: Re: Rotating the engine
Post by: wmax351 on July 13, 2013, 10:36:39 PM

Either of the options mentioned above work.

Title: Re: Rotating the engine
Post by: rbm on July 14, 2013, 03:59:28 PM

There's a popular Youtube video floating about on how to do the k100 timing.  The mechanic rotates the engine from the exhaust cam using a 17mm (I think) wrench.  I am amazed it works but sceptical whether it is the best method.