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Aeres

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Re: Okay, popped the case & looked at the cam
Reply #120 - 03/11/07 at 12:25:00

Well, I think I may have just gotten lucky and stumbled on a easy fix for this problem. But of course, that's why I am going to check it periodically; to make sure it stays fixed. And if it helps some other folks fix theirs and save some money, all the better. I will be very interested to hear other people's experience using this solution.

Since I am a newbie, I have been reading through the other postings and I can see that this is where I need to go to take care of the other problems I will be working on. This is my first LS650 so I need to get acquainted with the Savages quirks and their fixes that have already been figured out. Lots of fun ahead!

Thanks again!

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Re: Okay, popped the case & looked at the cam
Reply #121 - 03/11/07 at 14:44:12

Thanks Aeres, every bit of info is usefull.
14K miles and tensioner 12 mm out.

Comming back to my engine:
Checked at 12,700 KM Tensioner out for 19 mm. Chain measured as per SSM 127.9 mm.

Aquired a NEW chain and a new (rear) guide.

Measurements:
New guide and old chain >>> Tensioner 16 mm
New guide and NEW chain>>> Tensioner 10 mm

I opted to install the Kit as described in http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;n...
Now the tensioner out measures 10 mm and the adjustment is not even halfway.

Never ask your bike to scream before her throat is warm.
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K1200LTryder Ex Member	Re: Okay, popped the case & looked at the cam Reply #122 - 04/11/07 at 11:54:10 Hey there Aeres....I'm with you on your fix, I'm thinking of welding a 'backbone' to the guide to strenghthen it further... YOU DA MAN !!!
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Aeres

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Re: Okay, popped the case & looked at the cam
Reply #123 - 04/11/07 at 13:03:43

Great! Glad this might help some others. Since I posted that last message I have put about 50 or so miles on it and noticed a small oil leak on the right side case. So shucks, had to go in and replace the gasket and check out the tensioner again. Not a mm change since the last time! I'm very pleased.

Also. since this is the slack side of the chain and is under low tension, it probably doesn't need to have a reinforcement bar - just a new curve.

Let me know how it works for you!

Cheers,

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K1200LTryder

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Re: Okay, popped the case & looked at the cam
Reply #124 - 04/12/07 at 06:20:40

Does that rear tensioner guide come straight up through the cylinder?...Does the timing chain have to be removed first, or can it stay where it is ?

Starting the teardown tonight and the SSM is kind of vague.

The bike still runs, but barely...sounds REAL retarded ( timing wise).

If it frustrates me too much, I can always hop on the Beemer and cool off...LOL

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Re: Okay, popped the case & looked at the cam
Reply #125 - 04/12/07 at 06:52:24

If the chain became too loose it can slip a cog. So, check your timing while it's apart.

Once the pivot bolt is removed the rear guide can slip down. But you're going to have trouble getting back without removing the head cover.

I didn't try to remove the guide before the chain. You got it this far, best to remove the chain so you can measure it. Grin

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