Timing on a Honda ATC 185S..How do you set it???

[lmc 143]

My timing is off on my 1981 Honda 185S, a bolt got jammed in the flywheel and made the timing chain jump and i dont know how to reset it, someone please help. :(

[AutoXer]

http://72.52.143.80/~trikes/Manuals/ATC%20manuals/83-85ATC%20200xservicemanual.pdf
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[lmc 143]

Thanks a bunch :cool:

[JustEnough]

When I went to do it I could not see the timing marks through the dirty black oil on the 185S's that I was refurbishing. Is it common to need an oil change to see those marks?

[lmc 143]

I didnt need an oil change to see the marks but then again, I change my oil regularly.

[vtx rider]

When I went to do it I could not see the timing marks through the dirty black oil on the 185S's that I was refurbishing. Is it common to need an oil change to see those marks?

You guys don't have a clue.If you have oil where your timing marks are there is a problem.take off the pull starter and clean off the flywheel,thats where the timing marks are.You should be able to unscrew the little cover and look inside to see the marks,

[83ATC185]

I have a timing problem of a different sort. I have a 185S and i took the sprocket off of the camshaft. i didnt mark it and now i cant figure out which way it goes. Ive tried thinking through it, but im just not sure. Can anyone explain this or give a picture?