That was a very bad product they were selling back then.
Bad isn't the word I'd have chosen....
That was a very bad product they were selling back then.
You can do it that way. I think that's the way gggGary likes to do it. I like to check/adjust it as the engine sits there idling. I also like to do it on a warmed up motor. If you set it on a cold motor, it may end up too tight once hot and with the parts all expanded due to the heat. Most of the tensioner parts are the same on the type D and type E assemblies. The exception is the longer type E plunger of course, but the adjuster screw may differ in length as well. This was due to the 1mm thicker rubber/metal damper washer used on the latter type E assemblies. So, measure the length of your adjuster screws and whichever one you use, pair it with the correct damper washer (60mm long screw + 2mm thick copper damper washer or 59mm long screw with the 3mm thick rubber/metal damper washer). If you mismatch the parts, you'll get one of these scenarios and adjustment will be more difficult and confusing .....
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One of these is what you want ......
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I've revised my thinking on the head nut torque values, keeping them in the 28-30 lb. range now. I have tried up to 35 lbs in the past but I could feel it was really putting a strain on the studs. I do feel 25 lbs isn't enough. Also, this is on lubed fasteners, so you're actually applying more torque than on a dry fastener. So, for yours, I would remove the fasteners one at a time, lube them (I use anti-seize), then reinstall and bring up to around 25 lb. Once they're all done, go back and bring them up to 28 lbs. There's also the two bolts under the spark plugs. These are part of the head bolt fastening pattern so need to be checked when torquing the head. They are smaller so the torque spec for them is less (14 to 16 lbs I think). Again, if you installed them dry, remove them, lube them, then reinstall and torque. And lastly, there's the small M6 bolt at the rear between the carbs. Once the engine is installed, it's difficult to get a torque wrench on that one so you may just need to check and tighten it (if need be) by "feel" with a wrench. Just make it the normal tightness you would use for any other M6 bolt on the bike.
Wowzer!
It is those little "gotcha" s that make things interesting.ught it was the idle mixture and was prepared to do some adjusting tomorrow but then I just looked at the pics of the plugs I took at the end of the ride.
Yup, Left plug I must have dropped or something and the gap was nearly un measurable. Before posting, I reset the gap and idled it in the garage a little and seemed to be ok, but I'll take a ride Sunday to see.
That’s cool with black Yamaha.Neat contrast.I applied a tank sticker on the vinyl. This is temporary till I paint the tank.
Trying to source a tank badge or sticker to model the look of the 71 XS
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Is that a common available decal or you have it printed?That’s cool with black Yamaha.Neat contrast.
ebay, it was $11 for 2.Is that a common available decal or you have it printed?