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cam chain tool
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(02-09-12, 12:38 AM)Bias link Wrote: Thought I'd jump in here as Ive just replaced my cam chain using a splitter/riveter like the one linked above.


It took me about 6 hours from taking the tank off to restarting the engine. The DID chain came pre split with a soft link rivet and the installation was painless. I did have help from my younger son, but only to help keep the new chain taut as it was fed down the front of the engine as I turned the engine over and pulled the old chain out the rear. It only took about 5 mins to actually do the rivetting.


I did consider a total engine split but decided against it purely cos of the amount of hassle involved.
I measured the new chain length prior to fitting and it turned out to be 3mm shorter than the old one. It may not sound a hell of a lot but the difference was instantly noticable as I started the bike. It purred rather than rattled and I counted the clicks on the CCT as it tightened the chain so I know theres a good few left.


I'd happily use a split chain again with a soft link

Good post that Bias.
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cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 23-08-12, 12:32 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by red98 - 23-08-12, 03:36 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 23-08-12, 11:24 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by red98 - 24-08-12, 06:47 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by griff86 - 25-08-12, 07:31 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 25-08-12, 11:01 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by griff86 - 25-08-12, 07:09 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 26-08-12, 01:23 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by red98 - 26-08-12, 09:21 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by griff86 - 27-08-12, 06:41 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by red98 - 27-08-12, 08:05 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 27-08-12, 10:17 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by Deefer666 - 28-08-12, 08:25 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 28-08-12, 03:37 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by griff86 - 28-08-12, 08:45 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 30-08-12, 02:30 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by Bias - 02-09-12, 12:38 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by markbubble - 02-09-12, 06:38 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by griff86 - 02-09-12, 07:48 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 02-09-12, 10:58 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by Bias - 03-09-12, 10:34 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by His Dudeness - 03-09-12, 10:20 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by Mads - 24-09-12, 05:55 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by Deefer666 - 27-09-12, 08:42 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by unfazed - 28-09-12, 12:39 AM
Re: cam chain tool - by Mads - 28-09-12, 12:44 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by Bias - 28-09-12, 12:59 PM
Re: cam chain tool - by Mads - 01-10-12, 10:17 AM

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