How do you set timing on 1984 goldwing 1200?

The best answer I can offer is that you get yourself a shop manual for repair. It will explain all that you need to know. You have the pulse generators, ign coils, shift sensor,and wiring,and ign. control unit, vacuum advance, so much, or sometimes it might just be easier to take the bike to a Honda shop and have them check the timing for say 1 hour's labor.

Do it right...You will need a shop manual. Go to goldwingdocs.com or Steve Saunders Gold wing facts. Do not put this together or attempt it without first knowing what you are doing there is a sequence that involves timing marks. Bot following this procedure will cause damage to your engine.