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    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...
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    First time XS400 owner, first time replacing a camshaft. Anything I should know?

    A friend gave me his old bike (78-79 SOHC) that had been sitting a while with a broken camshaft (timing chain came apart and crunched the socket). I've tinkered with old bikes and cars before, but never to this extent. My plan is to remove the engine completely and then just following the...
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    Hi all, newb here

    Hi all, Just thought I would introduce myself. A mate owned an XS400 that one day stopped running. Turned out the timing chain had snapped and in turn damaged the camshaft sprocket(?) quite badly. It sat in his garage for years until he had to move to a smaller place. I offered up some spare...
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