I have an 81 XS400 Special with electronic ignition. I had the pickup coil out last winter and I put it back in the way I thought it should be, but I'd like to confirm.
There are 2 notches in the pickup, and a single notch in the head. I initially installed it so the tab that was left between the two notches in the pickup pointed at the notch in the engine (pic 1)
I tried it in both other positions, and in pic 2 it idles smoother and higher but seems to have less power, and like in pic 3 it seems like it might have more power but pops on decel more and may be running hotter.
Anyway, what is the correct position, and has anyone played with this before? Is this a way to adjust the timing? The manual says it is not adjustable, but this seems like one way to do it.
There are 2 notches in the pickup, and a single notch in the head. I initially installed it so the tab that was left between the two notches in the pickup pointed at the notch in the engine (pic 1)
I tried it in both other positions, and in pic 2 it idles smoother and higher but seems to have less power, and like in pic 3 it seems like it might have more power but pops on decel more and may be running hotter.
Anyway, what is the correct position, and has anyone played with this before? Is this a way to adjust the timing? The manual says it is not adjustable, but this seems like one way to do it.
