19-09-12, 10:51 AM
Thanks for all the info & schooling guys!
Apologies for implying the mechanic meant 4 chains. I'm sure He meant the 4 rubber intakes at about 50 each new or 30 after market. Took it in first thing to another shop so they could hear it and they also said cam chain at about 300 total and recommending replacing the intakes too. They did suggest I might just ride it until it got worse & didn't stop after warming up as long as I let it warm up before working it.
Now the question is whether to try my hand at doing it myself or spend the 200 to have a pro do it. I'm no mechanic by any stretch but I'm not entirely useless and have done most basic maintenance on my cars when needed (brakes, oil leaks, etc.). Is it a majorly difficult job requiring special tools and experience or just patience and attention to detail?
Interesting how I've found that motorcyclists on and off road seem to operate with a kind of brotherhood. Makes the world seem like a much better place. Thanks again all!
Wayne
Apologies for implying the mechanic meant 4 chains. I'm sure He meant the 4 rubber intakes at about 50 each new or 30 after market. Took it in first thing to another shop so they could hear it and they also said cam chain at about 300 total and recommending replacing the intakes too. They did suggest I might just ride it until it got worse & didn't stop after warming up as long as I let it warm up before working it.
Now the question is whether to try my hand at doing it myself or spend the 200 to have a pro do it. I'm no mechanic by any stretch but I'm not entirely useless and have done most basic maintenance on my cars when needed (brakes, oil leaks, etc.). Is it a majorly difficult job requiring special tools and experience or just patience and attention to detail?
Interesting how I've found that motorcyclists on and off road seem to operate with a kind of brotherhood. Makes the world seem like a much better place. Thanks again all!
Wayne