Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Thanks Carbon, how do I split the tensioner?
Peanut, Did you have an endless cam chain? Did you separate it, or did you leave it as a whole?
I'm just wondering how one goes about installing the chain tensioner and the cam without splitting the chain, or is it inevitable??
I am not sure I am understanding your question airwolfie ???
If your chain is in one piece with the rear chain guide and fixing plate attached... then yes you can fix the plate without breaking the chain provided it is in the correct orientation prior to closing the cases
With the chain threaded through the rear camchain guide .I just screwed the fixing plate into the crankcase before fitting the jugs .
I hope that you checked the orientation of the chain and fixing plate before closing the cases or you'll have to split the camchain if the rear guide fixing plate is the wrong way round .
Alternatively you could just hacksaw through one side of the fixing plate , then twist the plate to extract the chain. Refit the chain then weld the plate where you cut it filing the side that mates with the case
Its hard work keeping track of your build mate across 2x forums and three theads lol ....I'm losing
I don't know how you keep track of it all
Sorry ...it wasn't clear that you had bought a new rear chain guide and fixing plate assembly and a separate new linkless chain . So what you are saying is that because you don't want to split your chain you are going to have to cut the new guide assembly to fit your existing chain yes ?
Right ! gotcha
Why does Your clutch pushrod look so short?