Cam chain timing

[Hondaboy]

During the rebuild of my bike I installed a new cam chain, rings and valve job. Will the bike run with the timing off a tooth ? It seems sluggish and has a low end miss/hesitation and running rich and blackening the plugs. Could all of this stem from cam timing being off ? I have gone over the carb several times and the carb seems clean and correct jets are installed. Can I use a timing light to check ignition timing to see if I can match the F mark on the flywheel ?

[LOUD MOUSE]

The engine will also run HOT if a tooth off.
A timing light will help you decide to pull the engine and get the chain correct. .................lm

During the rebuild of my bike I installed a new cam chain, rings and valve job. Will the bike run with the timing off a tooth ? It seems sluggish and has a low end miss/hesitation and running rich and blackening the plugs. Could all of this stem from cam timing being off ? I have gone over the carb several times and the carb seems clean and correct jets are installed. Can I use a timing light to check ignition timing to see if I can match the F mark on the flywheel ?

[Hondaboy]

If I was a off on the cam timing then the correct F ignition timing will not be able to be achieved using the timing light. Correct ?

[LOUD MOUSE]

You are correct.
Are you at the bike?. ...............lm

If I was a off on the cam timing then the correct F ignition timing will not be able to be achieved using the timing light. Correct ?

[Hondaboy]

I will be in 30min

[LOUD MOUSE]

Good deal.
Call me at 830-895-0654 with the points cover and stater cover off. ...................lm

I will be in 30min

[Hondaboy]

Trying to call you I am ready to reset timing chain