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Title: cam chain rattle
Post by: Green1 on June 27, 2012, 06:33:53 PM
Hi tried to adjust the cam chain yesterday but it won't stop rattling.I pulled the tensioner adjuster out and oiled it that now moves freely.Does this mean I need to replace the chain.If so what's involved.
Here is a photo just because all good threads need a bit of eye candy.
 Cheers Mick. 
Title: Re: cam chain rattle
Post by: mick on June 27, 2012, 11:31:15 PM
nice looking bike you have there and love the colour to  8), it's a big job to change the cam chain , its a engine out of frame job and rocker cover off at least, what sort of mileage has your bike done? cheers Mick.
Title: Re: cam chain rattle
Post by: Bryanj on June 28, 2012, 05:47:18 AM
How were you adjusting it as a lot of the books give duff info
Title: Re: cam chain rattle
Post by: Waggles on June 28, 2012, 07:44:23 AM
Also, are you sure its the cam chain thats rattling? it could be the clutch, see if noise changes slightly when you pull the clutch in.

The clutches are always noisy but are worse when carbs are out of synch.

Nice bike!
Title: Re: cam chain rattle
Post by: Spitfire on June 28, 2012, 09:13:35 AM
Have a look here for some good info
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=369.0

Cheers

Den
Title: Re: cam chain rattle
Post by: Green1 on June 28, 2012, 08:16:22 PM
Hi all thanks for the quick response.I know I was adjusting it right so it looks like I will be removing the engine :( as the bike has covered around 69thousand.It looks like it has been apart not that long ago so I assumed it had been done.I think I will try to contact the last owner in America to see just what has been done.       
Title: Re: cam chain rattle
Post by: Green1 on July 09, 2012, 11:05:15 PM
just a quick update gave it another go adjusting the cam chain.I have no idea what I did different but it worked first time no more nasty noises. :) took the bike for a run for the first time forgot I haven't fixed the master cylinder yet or registered the bike yet.  ;D     
Title: Re: cam chain rattle
Post by: Waggles on July 10, 2012, 07:13:36 AM
I'll keep my eyes open for you and try not to be in front of you!  ;D

( although I am sure your test ride was on private land only  ;) )
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