Won't bother with a pic Pete. 2M's album covers it. Checked and yes, all mine have a channel.
Apologies for the hijack here Pete.
2M, reading that 'anybody know' thread you referenced above you stated:
Also:
So I guess it is possible albeit somewhat more difficult to use the newer 01 variant on a 70-73? I'm thinking of the upcoming rebuild on my TX.
Secondly the engine number on my 73 TX is 2176xx, so is it possible that I would have the newer 01 variant channeled guide already?
Not sure what the '~608 note' reference means.
Edit: has a 6 hole tensioner on a 6 hole cylinder.
Apologies for the hijack here Pete.
2M, reading that 'anybody know' thread you referenced above you stated:
The revised parts fiche shows that these older bikes use the new guide, my comparison in my album shows that it'll fit. The new version's screw mount base is smaller/different than mine, but should work fine, just needs the screwholes fixed. And, having that channel means that centering it is important now.
I haven't installed the new one yet. Installing the camchain was tight enuff using the original flat guide, but this new bowed version will make that even tighter. Maybe I've had it easy all this time, and will be catching up to the rest of you.
Also:
From an original 70-73 parts manual, front guide #27 was changed at engine # 0186xx
So I guess it is possible albeit somewhat more difficult to use the newer 01 variant on a 70-73? I'm thinking of the upcoming rebuild on my TX.
Secondly the engine number on my 73 TX is 2176xx, so is it possible that I would have the newer 01 variant channeled guide already?
Not sure what the '~608 note' reference means.
Edit: has a 6 hole tensioner on a 6 hole cylinder.
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