'82 GS1100G Cam Chain

[BSAKat]

Who here has ever replaced a cam chain on an '83 GS1100G? If you read my intro thread, you heard about the rat-infested GS1100 I brought home. I ended up tearing the top end apart to inspect for damage, and in doing so had to break the cam chain. I grabbed a NOS cam chain from Bike Bandit and, lo and behold, it's endless. Now, I've installed riveted cam chains on other bikes, namely old Hondas, and never had a problem. There's no way to install the chain I just got without breaking the case apart and I really don't feel like doing that. I mean, I will if I absolutely have to, but still... Do any of you know of any master link/rivet-style cam chains for this thing?

[tom203]

"I will if I absolutely have to"

i would too....the thought of the camchain coming apart is on my list of things to avoid.

[Big T]

Pulling the lower case is simple
Much easier than pulling the motor from the frame

[BSAKat]

Pulling the lower case is simple
Much easier than pulling the motor from the frame

Is it? I'm still waiting on my shop manual. I have the entire top end off, so I reckon if I can just take the case off and leave what's left in the frame that'll make it easier.

[jsandidge]

I've got about 3500 miles on a pressed link cam chain that I bought from Z1 enterprises. They sell the chain and link.

[Grimly]

Never heard of a pressed/riveted camchain break unless it was installed by a monkey.
I've totally lost count of the mileage I've done on chains I've replaced - no exaggeration, it's just not a thing to worry about.