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Message started by roddy on 07/12/20 at 15:39:02

Title: cam chain.
Post by roddy on 07/12/20 at 15:39:02

is it possible to put a new cam chain on without removing the motor from the frame?

Title: Re: cam chain.
Post by verslagen1 on 07/12/20 at 16:34:00

yes, getting the head cover off is the hard part.

Title: Re: cam chain.
Post by roddy on 07/12/20 at 17:54:29

thank you very much

Title: Re: cam chain.
Post by kamelryttarn on 07/12/20 at 23:42:14

Keep in mind that you will have to remove the clutch in order to replace the cam chain. No biggie really but I was a bit surprised when I found this out and had not anticipated it.

Tools needed for the job are:

* 10mm socket
* 10mm combination wrench
* extended/long 14mm socket (needed if you replace the forward guide rail for the cam chain since you also have to remove the cylinder head)
* 12mm socket (only needed if you remove the cylinder head)
* Pliers to expand the spring washer (?) that holds the tensioner
* 30mm socket
* 32mm socket

Gasket silicone

I would also recommend new washers for the cam shaft and clutch nut since these washers bend up to lock the nuts and may not be reusable once opened up.

Item numbers are 1274744001 and 0916722005

Make sure you do NOT loosen the marked screw on the valve plate when you remove it.