09-21-2023, 03:04 AM
Yesterday I took my CB1100EX to a mechanic to adjust the valve clearance.
I asked to verify the condition of the timing chain.
The mechanic claims that the chain is slightly stretched and could be replaced. I have 70,000 km on the clock.
The chain is not loose, but using a little force I am able to pull it down by 2 mm with my fingers.
The mechanic says it shouldn't be possible.
and the chain should be as tight as sheep's balls.
Timing marks are not in the right places... so it means that the chain is slightly stretched.
Unfortunately, the OEM chain available at the dealership is factory clinched. (connected). To replace it, you would have to disassemble the engine and disconnect the crankshaft to replace the cam chain.
This option is out of the question.
I need to find a "disconnected "chain and then change it without disassembling the engine.
Has anyone replaced the timing chain using this method?
I can't find a replacement. Has any managed to buy it?
Do you have any idea about any (not clinched) chain model?
I asked to verify the condition of the timing chain.
The mechanic claims that the chain is slightly stretched and could be replaced. I have 70,000 km on the clock.
The chain is not loose, but using a little force I am able to pull it down by 2 mm with my fingers.
The mechanic says it shouldn't be possible.
and the chain should be as tight as sheep's balls.
Timing marks are not in the right places... so it means that the chain is slightly stretched.
Unfortunately, the OEM chain available at the dealership is factory clinched. (connected). To replace it, you would have to disassemble the engine and disconnect the crankshaft to replace the cam chain.
This option is out of the question.
I need to find a "disconnected "chain and then change it without disassembling the engine.
Has anyone replaced the timing chain using this method?
I can't find a replacement. Has any managed to buy it?
Do you have any idea about any (not clinched) chain model?