BarrieC
XS650 Addict
Hi Guys,
Nearly ready for top end put together, last bit is ensuring I know initial setting position of Camchain adjuster. Mines a Type D (after I pieced all the bits together)
All the manuals, books forums say to use the adjuster rod being flush with the end of adjuster screw as rough guide. The bike (bits) did not come to me with any damper washer, but i feel the need for something to keep the spring central.
Without a damper washer the spring is about full compression before the rod reaches the end of the screw tunnel - is that right? should it be so highly tensioned?
If I add the concave washer to the mix even tighter or not reaching the end.
I understand this may be down to experience for how much force is put on the tensioner, but i do understand that the end of the rod should be able to move in and out slightly as the engine runs.
any advice gratefully received and taken on board!
Happy Holidays! - as you guys say
Barrie
Nearly ready for top end put together, last bit is ensuring I know initial setting position of Camchain adjuster. Mines a Type D (after I pieced all the bits together)
All the manuals, books forums say to use the adjuster rod being flush with the end of adjuster screw as rough guide. The bike (bits) did not come to me with any damper washer, but i feel the need for something to keep the spring central.
Without a damper washer the spring is about full compression before the rod reaches the end of the screw tunnel - is that right? should it be so highly tensioned?
If I add the concave washer to the mix even tighter or not reaching the end.
I understand this may be down to experience for how much force is put on the tensioner, but i do understand that the end of the rod should be able to move in and out slightly as the engine runs.
any advice gratefully received and taken on board!
Happy Holidays! - as you guys say
Barrie