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Message started by roddy on 02/02/20 at 09:47:34

Title: head bolt and cam chain tightener
Post by roddy on 02/02/20 at 09:47:34

hi all. two queries. how often should the cam chain tightener be checked and i have a very slight oil leak at the front head bolt/stud. no serious leaking just a small bit. any ideas/suggestions. thanks,R

Title: Re: head bolt and cam chain tightener
Post by Fast 650 on 02/02/20 at 11:04:28

For the cam chain, the answer is "it depends". Some chains are worn out within 5 or 6 thousand miles, while others have seen over 15000 before needing service. If oil changes were infrequent, the bike idled for long periods or saw extended periods of high rpm use, use of oils with low zinc content, etc will affect cam chain wear rate.

The oil leak sounds like the infamous head plug leak. The fix is either take it apart and reseal the plug or get the Versy o-ring head plug that eliminates that problem entirely.