how to check timing and valves

hey guys
ive done this many times on cars, but i dont know the references on the SV im having problems starting my bike and wanted to check these just to have a piece of mind.
Unfortunately i cant download the manual either, so if any of you guys could do me a giant favor and email it to

thanks in advance

Please describe your problem with starting the bike. On the first gen, more than likely it'll be carbs (gummed up with old gas or a dead battery). The timing on our bikes doesn't "go out" like it does on some of the older cars.

I don't have the manual downloaded as I have a paper copy of it. Sorry.

But we'll try and help you out.

Here's a guide on how to check and adjust the valves. Still can't be positive that's your problem though.

http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/svs_valves/

Go buy yourself a Clymer. Well worth the $30. Mine has paid for itself many times over.

Go to the "cam swap" stickie for reference.


Edit: hey! what happened to the cam swap stickie?!? Must have been FAQed.