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Yes, the cam position is sorted now. On the sump filter thing, I'll do it next time I change the oil. I've never changed the oil by myself, but it's actually on top of my to-do list. I'll read more about that. Thanks. LOL, I guess it was curiosity that got us into trouble, but made us learn...

Thanks Jim, GLJ, Raymond, and toglhot. I finally managed to fix the problem. What I did was: 1. Removed the cam chain tensioner completely. 2. Removed all spark plugs. 3. Rotated the crank with ring spanner, while also holding the points cam bolt with another ring spanner to keep the tension...

Hi Jim, thanks. After reading your advice, I went on and tried that. Basically I removed the tensioner bolt, and pushed the rod in with my finger to apply pressure and feel what might happen. I rotate the crank slowly, until a point where (I think) the piston went down and I felt fast movement...

Hi everyone, I'm "new" here, but I've been reading this forum for almost 3 years, after I got my bike. I have an XS1 motor. Yesterday, I changed the advance assembly plate because the 2 stoppers (the arms that limit the weights' movement) were cracking and I was afraid that they would come...