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Yamaha XJ 900f Cam Chain Replacement.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Franz, Oct 20, 2018.

  1. Franz

    Franz Well-Known Member

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    Hi Guys

    Can you please give me your opinions on the following. I am planning on replacing my cam chain soon. My bike has 34,000 miles on it and I thought the chain would have lasted longer than that so perhaps the mileage is not accurate. It rattles badly starting from cold but fine when hot. I have a chain which has to be rivetted so has anyone done this procedure before? What I am concerned about is possibly overtightening the rivetting tool and the chain link will bind? Is there a depth stop on these rivetting tools to prevent overtightening? I have never done this procedure before. I need to get this right as you all know. I would prefer to fit an endless chain but I cannot afford a full engine strip down at the moment. My tensioner is at maximum travel. I have no problems changing gears so I am sure the rattling sound is not from the starter chain now.
     
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    Has no one replaced their camchain with a link? Thought someone would have.
     
    Franz, Oct 21, 2018
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    Have you done a, final drive chain before? Same basic thing. There must be a YouTube about it? Doesn't have to be your specific machine
     
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    Cheers l know how to rivet it now.
     
    Franz, Oct 22, 2018
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    How did you find it out?
     
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