Input please....
I have a 96 that the PO spent $1400 (at a shop) fixing damage from valves meeting piston... He rode it some after then had carb issues... back to shop and decided too much $$... and thats when I purchase not running "as is" <5K on ODO ... Tore into carb and cleaned and massaged a badly buggered up air mixture screw into compliance, she fired right up
did not get to ride because tires etc. And after browsing this site I thought it would be prudent to open her up and check cam chain & tensioner bla... bla...
When I opened the cover I was greeted to small pieces, later determined to be part of the cam chain drive gear upon further inspection that gear is ready to explode :'( The pieces are the flared side to the case. I don't can't find any documentation here about frailty of the cam chain drive gear
HELP Browsing around the web I've found numerous images of people holding the same shattered pieces I found in my inspection.
I have a Chinese replacent gear
to install... Should I seek/use another option?
PS upon opening her up... Other than the gear fragments she looked spotless and in great shape
(That said) I'm going to check the top end ie head bolt torque and missing or misplaced parts per this web sites tips.
I would appreciate any input on any of the above