Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 522

Connect the timing light to the front spark plug wire.
Read the
manufacturer's
Start the engine, let it idle and check the ignition
instructions for
timing.
timing light
IDLE SPEED: 1,200 ± 100 min
operation.
The timing is correct if the "F" mark on the flywheel
aligns with the index notch on the left crankcase
cover.
Coat a new O-ring with engine oil and install it into
the timing hole cap groove.
Apply engine oil to the timing hole cap threads.
Install and tighten the timing hole cap to the speci-
fied torque.
TORQUE: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
TIMING LIGHT
-1
(rpm)
IGNITION SYSTEM
"F" MARK
TIMING HOLE CAP
INDEX NOTCH
O-RING
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