Just a really quickn and easy one.
I'm going to get a new cam chain fitted on my bike but was thinking about chainging the oil and filter myself.
The question is - does the engine oil need to be changed at the same time as the cam chain or can I do it seperately myself before?
Quick question about the cam chain
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you have to split the engine to do the cam chain properly so would be pointless changing the oil b4 the camchain.
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There is no need to remove the engine or split the engine in half. That is making a 'mountain out of a mole hill'! Remove the carbs ect...take the rocker cover off...turn the engine to tdc on 1/4 cylinders with the cam sprocket marks facing outwards...remove the cam chain tensioner...remove the cam caps...remove the cams and hold the chain up with a magnetic probe...remove the ignition trigger...remove the alternator cover so the crank can be rocked too and fro to juggle the chain off...reverse the procedure and your done... a couple of hours should see it. I do about one a week on average so if your struggling im only too pleased to help. Give me a ring on 01757 248677.
Hope this helps.. Roger Middleton RMKD Racing
Hope this helps.. Roger Middleton RMKD Racing
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I agree its easier to do the cam chain with the engine out. But snap a couple of exhaust studs? damage your oil cooler pipes? find the top rear engine mount bolt is seized in ? Do a bit of 'fiddleing and juggleing' is my recommendation. You can even cut the old chain off if you want with a small disc cutter...but cover everything up
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