Argh. Tappet screws escaped and broke cam chain. Double Argh.

[mark]

What is the chain rivit tool you used? I assume that is how you "peened" or "swagged" the pins to make sure the link doesn't come off right?

Did it come with the chain breaker you ordered? How does it work?

that's great you got it done so fast. It takes me forever to get things done. :-|

[HammerHead]

Finally got all parts/tools today. Pulled off the tensioner and cams. Then the chain breaker tool broke the instant I tried to use it. Got the pins on the new chain out with a punch, though, and broke the old chain with a dremel. Hooked the new chain to the old chain with a teensy zip-tie.

Had my father-in-law play tensioner while I turned the crank to roll on the new chain and HE DROPPED IT! I was super lucky and fished it out with a magnet tool and it was still on the crank sprocket.

After that, all went well. Crank sprocket looks to be unharmed. Chain rivet tool worked fine. Put in the cams and timed them according to the manual. Tomorrow I just have to bolt them down, re-adjust the valves, and put everything together. Fingers crossed!

Thats awesome T3. So for sure it will be ready for the 16th..........

[t3rmin]

What is the chain rivit tool you used? I assume that is how you "peened" or "swagged" the pins to make sure the link doesn't come off right?

Did it come with the chain breaker you ordered? How does it work?

that's great you got it done so fast. It takes me forever to get things done. :-|

I got the camchain tool from MikesXS. It's supposed to break and join chain. But the breaking pins broke immediately causing me much frustration and extra hassle. Don't buy that tool! Z1 has one that's more expensive but maybe it actually works.

Fortunately the joining part worked OK and the tool did "peen" the links nicely (bought one extra link with the camchain, since one had to come off the break the chain and I didn't want to re-use). Looks pretty secure. Heck, it seemed pretty secure *before* peening. It's harder'n heck to get those pins in the links at all, and they're there to stay.

Also timing the cams was a cinch. Much easier than I thought it'd be.

[distraction628]

T3 let us know how she runs....Sorry for giving you crap about the 16th , It's a great ride, just hope you can find away to make that ride someday.
My 700 is still waiting on the Igniter....I'm so glad I have 3 other bikes to ride..lol...Ok need to get to the honey do list.....Take care..

[mark]

I got the camchain tool from MikesXS. It's supposed to break and join chain. But the breaking pins broke immediately causing me much frustration and extra hassle. Don't buy that tool! Z1 has one that's more expensive but maybe it actually works.

Fortunately the joining part worked OK and the tool did "peen" the links nicely (bought one extra link with the camchain, since one had to come off the break the chain and I didn't want to re-use). Looks pretty secure. Heck, it seemed pretty secure *before* peening. It's harder'n heck to get those pins in the links at all, and they're there to stay.

Also timing the cams was a cinch. Much easier than I thought it'd be.

Thanks for the info. I have the K & L tool that Z1 has. It works great breaking the chain......no problem. No way to "peen" though......so working through other options.

You're right though. Once the link is on there it isn't coming off anyway.

[HammerHead]

Yes DOG, we're only giving you crap because we know you can take it and we want you to be with us on the ride. If you can't make it, we understand...........
Its great that you have it back together......Something I wii be doing this winter and now know who the goto guy is.

[t3rmin]

It's Alive!!!

Yes DOG, we're only giving you crap because we know you can take it and we want you to be with us on the ride. If you can't make it, we understand...........
Its great that you have it back together......Something I wii be doing this winter and now know who the goto guy is.

No sweat, I don't mind a good ribbing. ;-)

Anyway, IT'S RUNNING!!! \\/ Due to the wife leaving me with the boy for many hours today, I didn't get to work on the bike as much as I'd hoped, but it didn't take as long as I thought so I got it done anyway!

So it's all back together and purring like a kitten. Sporting freshly painted engine covers which I did during the downtime, too! I just took it for a victory run and I'm reminded again how much I love this bike! :-D

[distraction628]

Koooooooooooolllllllll So your going to make the 16th ride now....LOL......
Glad it's done.....
Now when does the 4into1 go on and the different carbs? LOL
Good job Matt. \\/

[t3rmin]

Now when does the 4into1 go on and the different carbs? LOL

As soon as I find a really good deal! I've been trolling eBay, but let me know if you see anything...

[HammerHead]

Thats awesome Matt.............Thank God we live in an age we can ride something that will illuminate all the senses...........nothing like a motorcycle

[Billy Ricks]

This happened to me years ago when I missed a shift and buried the tach needle. Spun two adjuster out of their rockers. I thought I had done some serious damage. Got home and pulled the valve cover and lucky for me they were both laying in oil pockets in the head.

When you put things back together really crank down on those locknuts to keep it from happening again. Did this happen to the 700?

[t3rmin]

This happened to me years ago when I missed a shift and buried the tach needle. Spun two adjuster out of their rockers. I thought I had done some serious damage. Got home and pulled the valve cover and lucky for me they were both laying in oil pockets in the head.

When you put things back together really crank down on those locknuts to keep it from happening again. Did this happen to the 700?

Yep, that's exactly what happened to me, except I didn't get so lucky.

I cranked those locknuts down hard this time. Was going to put a drop of blue loctite on, too, but I couldn't find my loctite. I'm sure it'll be ok, though. I know I left them too loose the first time -- I was trying to save myself from them getting as frozen as they were when I first got the bike. But they're better frozen than bouncing around the crankcase...