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what is the best way to go about changing the cam chain on my 82 gs 605L . thanks for any help
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Only way to replace the cam chain is to split the cases and remove the crank. I am doing the same thing on my 45,000 mile GS750E. I would not use any cam chain that is split and uses a master link.
If you go as far as pulling the crank, you might as well do a bottom end rebuild also. The good news is that as long as cam chains last you should only have to do it once. Good Luck, Ed.
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The easiest way IS to replace the cam chain with a soft link, I have used them 3 times, as long as you get the soft on the chain properly it's as good as a endless chain.
If you don't get the soft link on properly, may as well look for a new engine as it will destroy most of everything thats moving!
So, if you go ahead and get a soft link chain, make sure you put the soft link on properly.
If you go the other route and get an endless one, spend a few days taking the engine out and striping it all down.Comment
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Just remember easiest is not always best. Ask any reputable cycle engine shop (Falicon, APE, V+H ect.) and they will all say the same thing- stay away from master link cam chains. It is too bad Suzuki did not engineer these motors-like modern engines- with the cam chain on the end of the crank. They are pretty damn good but not perfect. Good Luck, Ed.
1983 GS750ED
2005 GSF1200SZComment
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