timing chain

  1. Aedan Graves

    Should I change my timing chain?

    I'm about to do rebuild my top end, new rings and gasket because I noticed I'm burning oil and leaking a bit of oil at the head gasket. Now I haven't had issues with it, but I thought I might change the cam chain while I'm in there as preventative maintenance but I'm having a hard time finding a...
  2. A

    Seal Replacement Overhaul/Cam Chain removal

    I'm currently replacing the engine seals due to a major oil leak from where the head meets the lower. I have the cam cover off, and stud nuts off as well. however I'm stuck as to how I need to get the timing chain off to remove the entire head. I have it set at dead center with the master link...
  3. M

    Using a master link when replacing timing chain?

    A mate gave me his old 79 SOHC XS400. Issue was the timing chain had broken. I removed the chain and the cam-shaft which was a little damaged. I've ordered in a new chain and cam-shaft and am ready to install. However, the problem is I'm having real trouble figuring out how to re-rivet the new...
  4. Brazzz

    Timing Chain Sound

    Howdy! I recently replaced the head gasket. Now I'm not sure if this is the average sound for a 79 xs400 or if it was making it prior. But it sounds like you can hear the chain almost rattle or the tensioner sliding across the chain?
  5. J

    The new project runs, but need help to ID strange sounds

    Hi there. I've just joined the forum after picking up a new project, an 1980 XS400 Special, and this is my first post. The bike is a literal barn find and by the looks of it has likely seen a decade of Canadian winters sitting outside, but seems in pretty good shape despite that, and has...
  6. C

    Slapping timing chain

    I was taking a 150mi trip up to northern VT when my bike popped out of gear and I pinned the tach. Now the engine has a slapping metal on metal sound. luckily I was 5 mi from a Suzuki/Ducati dealer but 75mi from either end of my trip. One of the techs gave a good listen and took it for a ride...
  7. WulfgartheBlack

    Unspeakable timing chain

    OK I just got the beast ready for Spring - new sprockets and chain, oil, filter, clutch cable, etc. Even invented a retainer for the fuel snorkel. Gas into the tank, tickle the carbs and kick it three or four times. She began to catch a couple of times, started to run - then suddenly NO...
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