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KZ1000ST Camshaft chain guide sprocket
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Could I get your opinion about the "health" of my KZ1000ST's camshaft chain guide sprocket ?
As you can see on the pictures, the small bits of plastic around the sprocket aren't in a good shape.
It can move around 5 or 6mm on the left and right.
What's your opinion?
Thanks.
Nicolas, Paris
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Nicolas...since you already have your top end exposed, I would also take a look at the other cam chain tensioners (pull the head)...I would bet that they also need replacing...it is relatively inexpensive to replace all those tensioner bits and pieces ( www.Z1Enterprises.com )
Mcdroid,
Yes, I plan to open the motor to look at the other cam chain tensioners. On the next WE, I measure the compression of the cylinders, then open everything. I'm almost sure the rubber rollers are in bad shape.
As regards to those bits, I think they are *REALLY* expensive.
Cam Chain Idler Assembly = $111.59
Cam Chain Idler Sprocket = $111.59 x 2 = 223.18
Cam Chain Idler Sprocket Shaft = $10.54 x 2 = 21.08
Cam Chain Roller Shaft = $6.30 x 2 = 12.60
Rubber cam chain center idler damper = $2.64 x 4 = 5.28
Rubber Damper Kawasaki = $7.40 x 2 = 14.80
Cam Chain - EK 219H 124 link = $25.60
Cam Chain - EK 219H Master Link = $1.31
Total = USD 415.44
And I can't find the rubber rollers. :S
Of course, if I decide to change the camshaft chain assembly, I'll have a closer look to all the necessary parts, I'm not sure the list above is ok.
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$415.44 + $13.09 x 2 = 441.62
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What about the inlet and exhaust camshaft sprockets? What's your opinion about them?
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id say measure the links on your cam chain to see if they are within limits.those parts look a little rough to me but its hard to tell for sure from pictures;)
Unfortunately to do so, I should either open the crankcase, or break the cam chain, shouldn't I ?
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