Allan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:02:pulled the engine yesterday to replace clutch & inspect the cam chain, adjuster was out 17mm, So I went and replaced cam chain, after setting it all up again, would you believe adjuster was at 15mm, so yes some wear in chain, but on closer inspection and comparing with another rear slider the angle on the bracket at the bottom was different (the part that fastens to the adjuster) the one in my hand was stepped at 45 degrees on both angles whereas the one on the bike was more like 38, so it came apart again and put in the replacement slider (not new) set it all up again now have 4mm on adjuster, point I'm making it may not always be the chain as a check with the 21 link method and it is well within limits,
allan.
Very usefull information.
As some of you know I'm reading the German forum frequently.
There's a lot of info on the camchain, too much to tanslate it all.
One of the things is that the measurement as mentioned in the WHB is rubbish; the chain is longer than the limit of 128.9 mm ( 5.07") and still with a new chain the tensioner is less out after replacement. Believe the wear takes place on the inside ( the side that touches the gears) and the rear slider.
Check also the following threads:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;n...And
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;n...I'm still waiting for my kit from Germany.
But if you look at the German thread's pictures some smarta$$ ( no offense) can figure out how it works.
Greetz
Kropatchek