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Message started by PuffsPlus on 06/07/14 at 16:23:25

Title: Direct me please
Post by PuffsPlus on 06/07/14 at 16:23:25

I see lots of how to on the Cam chain but nothing seems to say what the symptoms are of needing to make an adjustment.
Would someone link me to identifying weather or not you need to make and Adjustment.

I have a 97 savage with just under 18k. I'm the 2nd owner and I'm fairly sure it has not been looked at ever. From what I am reading it probably should be.

Thanks in advance as always.

~Nathan

Title: Re: Direct me please
Post by pgambr on 06/07/14 at 16:54:43

Unfortunately you'll have to open it up. I'd pm Verslagen and get a tensioner on the way. It is not difficult, this is a real good resource.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1191167029

Good luck!

Title: Re: Direct me please
Post by PuffsPlus on 06/07/14 at 17:21:47

So there is no noticeable telltales that indicate weather work should be done right away?
The bike is running super sweet right now but I have done a lot of work on it since I have become a member here. (Suggested oil, petcock amongst other things)
So I was wondering if there is something specific that I should be looking for so I know that I can wait to do it at my leisure, lets say, a week that I know will be bad weather and just do it then. :-?

Thanks again

Title: Re: Direct me please
Post by pgambr on 06/07/14 at 18:04:22

Yeah, if it is real bad it will make a very distinct slapping /rattling noise under the clutch cover. It is not difficult task. Read that thread thoroughly, print a copy, you'll need all the tools listed. Also, a piece of cardboard will help so you can remember which clutch bolt goes where. Draw a basic diagram and poke them through as you take them off. Wait for a good day and have at it.

Title: Re: Direct me please
Post by PuffsPlus on 06/07/14 at 18:44:21

Thanks a bunch. :-)

Title: Re: Direct me please
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/07/14 at 21:40:17

If you think its time, dont start it.. Thats nearly always an engine fatality if the tensioner spits,,

Title: Re: Direct me please
Post by S-P on 06/07/14 at 23:08:14

If it sounds like this, STOP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSKo7qQH3hE

Title: Re: Direct me please
Post by verslagen1 on 06/08/14 at 00:10:19

785D4E4E5B78445D5B280 wrote:

So there is no noticeable telltales that indicate weather work should be done right away?

So I was wondering if there is something specific that I should be looking for so I know that I can wait to do it at my leisure

Any unusual noise you need to search it out for the cause.
Get yourself a mechanics stethoscope.

Specifically for the cam chain thro, usually it's a tapping just behind the oil filter cover at the top of the clutch cover. you can feel it with your hand.

Title: Re: Direct me please
Post by PuffsPlus on 06/08/14 at 15:08:00

Now that is the type of info i was lookin for!! You guys rock!
So happy I have come to this site!! ;D :D