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Quick question about the cam chain
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:41 am
by MR_LONG
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?
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:51 am
by masterofinsanity
you have to split the engine to do the cam chain properly so would be pointless changing the oil b4 the camchain.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:10 am
by MR_LONG
thanks for the quick reply. thats exactly what I needed to know.
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:45 pm
by richard_ha
Hi I am half way through chaing my cam chain at the moment. Does the sproket on the crank shaft come off? I keep hearring you need to split the engine to do it, but surely it must come off with a puller?
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:38 am
by rmkd177
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
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:01 pm
by RstredS
yep no need to split the engine, but it helps if teh engine is out, tad easier.
engine oil has to be changed at the same time.
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:27 pm
by rmkd177
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
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:30 pm
by RstredS
rmkd177 wrote: But snap a couple of exhaust studs? damage your oil cooler pipes? find the top rear engine mount bolt is seized in ?
You can even cut the old chain off if you want with a small disc cutter...but cover everything up
omg, i swear to god you must have watched me get mine out!!!
