Thank you everyone. I think my plan will be to put the yellow stripe springs on first. If that isn't enough, I'll flip the retainer over. I just have a feeling I'll be flipping the retainer over too.

Ralph

Hi everyone, This past weekend I took my freshly restored Thunderdog out for a day of riding and found that the KYB shock springs seem to be way to soft. I'm sure weighing 250 pd. plus gear didn't help, as I was smashing the rear tire into the fender quite often. My question is, has anyone had this ...

Thanks Mike. Pictures would be neat.
Ralph

Mike,
Your using a Suzuki TS250 head? Everything I find shows that is a 6 bolt head and my ED is 8 bolt. What year and model are you using. Thanks
Ralph

Hi 73notrun, I would be interested in your Thunderdog. I live in Wentzville. [email protected]

Thanks Ed. I do not have a owners manual so your explanation and scan puts it all together for me. Ivan, thanks and my ancestors were brave sailing men who didn't even whimper as they sailed over the edge. :lol: Since I am in a safe range, once I get it running I will give it a check! 20160312_12524...

20160323_200422.jpg Thanks Ivan. I took a picture. I will take a stab at posting it. Think I got it. If you look on the case, I have marked .043 BTDC (top mark) and TDC ( bottom mark). The flywheel mark is positioned where it is firing as slow as I can turn it with hand or screw gun. Of course the ...

Hi again, I am guessing BTDC fire is correct, I am concerned about what RPM is needed to set it. Paul's specs say," .043 static (see page 13) " but I do not have page 13. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ralph
Or, if the information is in a Resonator somewhere

Hi, This is my first attempt at setting the timing on a CDI ignition. I have taken my dial indicator and marked TDC and .043 BTDC on the case. When I hit it with the timing light, I am firing right between the two marks. Am I correct to say I should be firing dead on the BTDC mark? It is not running...

Paul, Please put me down for a pair also. Ralph