cam chain check and adjust???

iandz500
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28 Jan 2008 07:30 #191409 by iandz500

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How easy on a scale of 1-5 is it to check and adjust the cam chain?
I can do basic maintenance stuff and have taken the head off a car, checked the valve clearances on a car etc but this would be the furthest I’ve delved into a bike engine!!!

Bikes: 1960 lambretta Li125 sold; 2001 Honda CG125 sold; 2006 Yamaha FZ6 sold; 1980 Kawasaki Z500 sold; 1967 BSA Bantam D10; 2008 Aprilia Shiver sold; 2010 KTM Duke 690R; 1954 BSA Bantam; 1980ish Kawasaki Z200
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK

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28 Jan 2008 13:24 #191461 by bountyhunter

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Depends on the bike. On my 750 twin it's very easy because there is a tensioner that is adjustable from the outside of the engine. Not sure if all engines are that generous.

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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28 Jan 2008 18:15 #191522 by 650ed

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Best bet is to invest in the Kawasaki Factory Service Manual fo your specific model. That will give full details, with pics, of this and other service items. What year/model bike do you own? Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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30 Jan 2008 15:43 #191872 by iandz500

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its a 1980 z500b 4 cylinder, similar to the american model kz400 and kz550 i think
i'll dig out the haynes manual and have a look.

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30 Jan 2008 15:47 #191874 by Bluemeanie

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It should be an automatic tensioner, no adjustment required. Located back side of cylinders (middle) just below carbs.

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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