What level of mechanical know how and tools do I need to replace my cam chain guide

[5twins]

Bad is down near 100. Sometimes they won't barely run with it that low. Normal for a healthy engine is about 150. I believe in replacing the cam chain if it's original along with all the other stuff mentioned. You can get by for about $200 if you do the work yourself. Here's a little price breakdown .....

Rings - about $60

Engine Gasket Kit - about $50 (this will include all needed o-rings and valve guide seals)

Cam Chain - about $50

Front Cam Chain Guide - about $30 to $50 (depending where you get it)

You can lap the valves in yourself for about $10 (grinding paste and lap stick)

If you plan on doing this several months from now, start watching eBay for some of the stuff. I got my rings for about half of the normal price. I've seen gasket sets go cheap too. I just scored 2 cam chains for $20 each.

 

[vdubplate]

@5Twins: I'll do that. I'm already trolling ebay. I'll have to look into lapping the Valves. I haven't read up on what that is yet.

 

[jchrisk1]

Here's a video of valve lapping.

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10173&highlight=valve+lapping

 

[chunts]

+1 on powersportsplus.com for the cam chain guide. Mikes and 650central are out of stock, and they are a good $10-20 more at other places with shipping.

EDIT: maybe not. looks like powersports has them on backorder too.

 

[vdubplate]

I was going to order a gasket from MileXS and the shipping was 10.00. Wft!

 

[ReycleBill]

I was going to order a gasket from MileXS and the shipping was 10.00. Wft!

Be glad you don't live in Australia like some of our members. Shipping costs have been skyrocketing everywhere.

 

[ReycleBill]

+1 on powersportsplus.com for the cam chain guide. Mikes and 650central are out of stock, and they are a good $10-20 more at other places with shipping.

EDIT: maybe not. looks like powersports has them on backorder too.

I was wondering if anyone here has ordered cam chain guides from powersportsplus.com and could tell us if they're any good.

 

[timbeck]

subscribed

 

[chunts]

I was wondering if anyone here has ordered cam chain guides from powersportsplus.com and could tell us if they're any good.

well it doesn't matter much because they just told me they are backordered from Yamaha with "no estimated ship date", so it looks like they can't get them either.

 

[ReycleBill]

well it doesn't matter much because they just told me they are backordered from Yamaha with "no estimated ship date", so it looks like they can't get them either.

Well that sucks...

 

[Patches]

Bikebandit has them.

You're welcome.

 

[ReycleBill]

Bikebandit has them.

You're welcome.

Are they any good?

PS. Thanks!

 

[Patches]

Are they any good?

PS. Thanks!

OEM Yamaha. Not cheap though. But if you need it, you need it....

 

[ReycleBill]

I'd rather pay more for OEM than buy junk. Thanks!

 

[3Deuces]

Powersportsplus is also OEM. Guess I got the last one...

 

[trance]

this is an awesome thread - subscribed!

 

[Patches]

Bike bandit is officially on back order now as well..... Sorry to get your hopes up....

 

[Cafe-Dave]

I bought mine from Boats.net, $57.74 shipped. It's part of the powersportsplus.com series of sites.

http://www.powersportsplus.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-256-12231-01-00.html

It appears to cost $2 to make. I should model it up, and have machined parts made for like $30. In all my spare time of course

 

[Cafe-Dave]

I am Carbon, watching your videos right now. Going to tear down my engine in a couple weeks. I cannot thank you enough for your time and effort to make such a great series of videos. Well done sir.