cam adjustment problem?

I opened the cover to see if the cams were aligning. It seems like they are but I noticed when I turn the engine with a ratchet the center guide sprocket is skipping over some of the chain. Is it because of the cam tensioner?

What year, make and model is the motorcycle in question?

That can't be good. :huh:
Steve

Yup, if that is a Z with that much slop, there's likely some big money problems in there.

I shudder to think about it. Been there.
Steve

It's a 78 kz650c. I never ran the engine when it was in this condition I accidentally stripped the adjuster bolt on the cam tensioner. I'm a retard. But I ordered a used one from eBay. I was trying to aligne the cams tonight what a pain in the Fuckin ass. I'll just wait til the part gets here.

Please abbreviate the F bomb. Check the timing when you get the new part.
Steve