'72 CB350 - Some Assembly Required

[.RJ]

Its a good thing I'm not colorblind



So I got some fuel on the way home from work..... 

Grips are on

 

Double checking ignition timing



Fuel in the can...



And... nothing.  No start.  womp womp.  Of course, it cant be that easy.

I have spark, fuel and squish but the 3 arent coming together at the same time to make fire in the hole - it doesnt even sputter like it wants to start.  I think it's ignition timing, like its 180* out of sync.  I went back and double checked the timing, its got a fancy (well, for 1972) electronic ignition and going step by step again with the setup it all seems fine and setting the timing was easy.

I also installed my new brake light switch for the front brake, and it promptly broke.  I dont know what the fuck I'm doing wrong with it, because that's the 2nd one.  I was all happy that was done and I could shove that wiring rats nest behind the headlight and forget about it but the pope of nope arrived.

I'm off work the next two days, so I hope I can wrap this thing up and go put some tags on it.

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I was correct... timing 180* out.  Easy fix.





I need to go back and re-check ignition timing, since I'm sure its way out.... but it runs!

Tomorrow, I'll check the valve clearances and have a few other things to tidy up and ride it out of the backyard.   Maybe I'll go to the DMV?