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How do I check the cam chain for wear and how can I tell if it needs to be replaced?
I know it probably has some wear but when does it start to affect valve timing?
 
Pull the pipe, remove the spring from the cam chain tensioner,remove the tensioner and see how much stroke it has left. If you have any doubts change it out.
 
tell us wether you're running the knob-end tensioner or just the straight metal. count the clicks - report it here. we can help.

regards

Taffy
 
Re: RE: Cam chain wear

Taffy said:
tell us wether you're running the knob-end tensioner or just the straight metal. count the clicks - report it here. we can help.

regards

Taffy
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just to jump on this post,
on my 2002 fe650e, i have the tensioner with the aluminium end cap.
i have two clicks left when i disconnected it.
ouch.
tuts
 
RE: Re: RE: Cam chain wear

mmmm!

truly, you got the full value out of that one tuts!

regards

Taffy
 
Re: RE: Re: RE: Cam chain wear

Taffy said:
mmmm!

truly, you got the full value out of that one tuts!

regards

Taffy
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taffy,
what do you mean got ?
i still have two clicks to use up before it gets replaced.
tuts
 
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thanks all

I'll take it out and report my findings.
 
RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Cam chain wear

trust most folks have heard of the old trick with the rear drive chain. pull a link uip on the rear sprocket and if you can see daylight through the gap then it's time to go to the rubbish bin.

same with the camchain.

good luck

regards

Taffy
 
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Hi Taffy

It has the alum end tensioner in it. 16 clicks total not 1 of them to spare.
That probably answers my question doesn't it.

Shayne
 
RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Cam chain wear

truly shagged and you even surpass tuts - for now!

change immediately! DID says it all!

regards

Taffy
 

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