Installation - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

2. Suspend the chain from a pin or hook with a 13kg
weight attached at the lower end.
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3. Measure across 23 links as shown in the diagram. If
the chain is within limits, the measurement should be
no longer than 149.48 mm. Measurements beyond
149.48 mm indicate that the chain must be replaced.
1 2 3 4
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4. Check for severe wear of the inner surface of the
outer plates at the side-contact points with the
sprocket teeth.
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5. Check for signs of stiffness or kinking.
Cylinder Head
6. Check for severe wear of the plates in the area
shown below.
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If any of these symptoms are evident, the camshaft
drive chain must be replaced.
Installation
1.
Check the crankshaft alignment marks.
2. Feed the camshaft drive chain down between the
two blades and attach to the crankshaft.
Care must be taken when attaching the camshaft drive
chain to the camshafts. The camshafts may suddenly
rotate due to valve spring pressure.
3. Attach the camshaft drive chain to the camshafts
ensuring that the alignment marks are aligned with
the cylinder head.
1. Inlet camshaft timing marks
2. Exhaust camshaft timing marks
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