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Cylinder Head
Camshaft Drive Chain
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
1.
Remove the camshaft cover (see page 3-5>.
2.
Remove the clutch cover (see page 4-7).
3.
Remove the camshaft drive chain top pad.
1.
Top pad
4.
Align the timing marks on the crankshaft and
camshafts.
1.
Inlet camshaft timing marks
2. Exhaust camshaft timing marks
3. Crankshaft primary gear 'dot' mark
4. Upper crankcase line
5.
Remove the camshaft drive chain tensioner (see
page 3-6).
6.
Remove the sound suppression bolt from the
camshaft drive chain chest.
Care must be taken when detaching the camshaft drive
chain from the crankshaft and camshafts. The camshafts
may suddenly rotate due to valve spring pressure.
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Detach the camshaft drive chain from the crankshaft
and the camshafts.
8.
Remove the camshaft drive chain.
Inspection
An in-situ check can be made as follows:
1.
Check for significant blue discolouration of the chain
plates indicating excessive heat build-up.
2.
Examine all pins for signs of rotation.
3.
Check for cracking or deep scratching of the chain
plates.
4.
Check for severe wear of the inner plates as
indicated in the diagram below.
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For a more thorough check, proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the chain from the engine.
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