Just to clear up this posting I will submit what I did to fix the problem. Replaced the timing chain. Had to replace a valve because the chain...
Okay, better late than never. I replaced the timing chain. And because I did not do it sooner I had to replace a bent valve as well. Thank god...
I am going through a somewhat similar problem. I have rebuilt my Xj650 and had it running great for about 2 months. Left it outside for a few...
Hi Rick, the original km on the bike is unknown and I have tried resetting the tensioner many times and there was a little slack between the...
I think that is my best bet is to buy a new chain and pray that the cogs not toast and on top of that my valves aren't bent. Wizard thanks for...
The chain is fairly tight and the automatic tensioner is all the way out to gain as much tensioning as possible. I am just hoping that the cog...
So should I just get a new chain? The guides are correctly in place, the rear guide was never removed. When the bike is seized it goes clockwise...
Okay not done. I had to do another valve adjustment as the engine was a bit noisy and getting too hot. The shims were just within range on the...
Thank you for all the feedback, this forum is awesome. I have managed to get everything working, timing and valve shim adjustment. As stated in...
The automatic tensioner is fine. But thanks for the suggestions.
Usually that is the case, not mine. when I move it clockwise the chain slips off the lower sprocket and throws the timing out. With or without...
I checked that the chain guide was in the right place and yes it is. I also talked to a Yamaha dealer/mechanic and he said that giving the age and...
Wow that is great that you have those pictures, I have the bike on the frame so a little hard to get a torch in there but I will try. I'll have...
hi wizard, I'm in Canada so my response time might be off as its about 1am here and I should be going to bed. Anywho, yes both guides are in...
Hello. I'll try to be short, I think I know what to do but just want to bounce this off some people before I throw more money down. Head...
