Hello, I have owned the bike for over 11 years. Its done at least 5k miles and has had several oil changes. I decided to do a general service and check all the usual things. Its been running ok, but it's winter time so never a better time.
I thought to check the valve clearance on all valves, so off with both the covers. On the LH inlet side, there were some metal bits around the valve stem.
Pic of the lh inlet valve
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and a pic of the bits of metal. A solid ring of sorts
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I am wondering if the cam chain tensioner has started to break up. The cam chain is not as tight as I expected.
Is it possible to remove the lower cam tensioner (below the carbs) without taking the head off.
Has anybody else found bits like these.
Ta
Nairb