davey1207
1981 Yamaha xs400 Special
hey dudes. i haven't posted in a while because i've been out enjoying my build. this week i decided to finally take the engine out and replace the head gasket. its been leaking for quite a while and now it is so much that my bike is not running properly and i keep fouling spark plugs. plus i wanted to see her insides anyway. i'm posting a couple pics. first one is what she looked like last week. next is where i am stuck. i don't know how to pull the cam chain out. i didn't see a master link and before i got frustrated and broke something i wasn't supposed to i stopped for the night. this is my FIRST TIME doing serious engine work. any help or ideas of any of you guys would help me out. i've searched the forum but no one seems to say exactly HOW they got the chain off. just says its tricky or keep the tension when removing. anyway help is appreciated guys thanks!