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Cam Chain Replacement
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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1979 KZ-750 Twin
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engine by using a master link.
I peened the master link with a flat center
punch. I used the head of a sledge hammer as
an anvil. It took two people. One to hold the
sledge hammer head while I mushroomed the
master link with the punch.
There ain't no way that thing is ever gonna
come loose.
Bob
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I replaced the cam chain on my 79 KZ1000 MKII
engine by using a master link.
I peened the master link with a flat center
punch. I used the head of a sledge hammer as
an anvil. It took two people. One to hold the
sledge hammer head while I mushroomed the
master link with the punch.
There ain't no way that thing is ever gonna
come loose.
Bob
If you choose to go Bob;s route make sure you take it easy on the chain. If you pound too much it will create a tight spot in the chain.
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A cam chain is endless for reason!!!!!!!!!!
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I can't believe any of you guys....
A cam chain is endless for reason!!!!!!!!!!
XENU
The reason it is that way at the factory, 1 they have the engine apart and are starting from scratch 2 a endless chain is one less step needed in the assembly process 3 no chance of error by the person building the engine.
other wise it would be a linked chain
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I can't believe any of you guys....
A cam chain is endless for reason!!!!!!!!!!
XENU
Just like the drive chain to the rear wheel. They are all endless from the factory too and I don't see everyone buying a $400 endless factory chain ever. Master link works just fine.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.
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Guess what, There NOT much left to save. Not even the case haves.
So you saved a hundred bucks and some time. Now. Bang the chain brakes.
Your choices are, by a new rebuild motor $$$$$ or look for a old motor that
need a cam chain.
Now, if you have a motor that needs a cam chain, it's a GOOD bet it also needs
valve work or at least new valve seals and lap the valves.
Id much rather have a fresh head and a new chain and not have to worry about it.
Last but not least, if I were looking for a motor/bike and someone said I put a new
cam chain in it and didn't do any head work I would very suspicious.
and most likely walk away
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