When to replace timing chain on motorcycle engine?
The belt/chain must be replaced according to regular maintenance intervals. If not done so, the engine may risk catastrophic engine failure, especially if yours is an interference engine- a type of engine in which one or more valves in the fully open position extends into an area which is covered/overlapped by the piston.
Why do we use gears instead of timing chain?
Some engines use gears, instead of timing chain/belt for synchronizing the crankshaft movement and camshaft movement. As you know, a camshaft controls the opening and closing of the valves while the crankshaft is responsible for the reciprocating movement of the piston.
How does the camshaft control the timing chain?
As you know, a camshaft controls the opening and closing of the valves while the crankshaft is responsible for the reciprocating movement of the piston. The tension of this timing chain is controlled by tensionsers. Timing chain, then, is a heavily engineered component. It will last a very long time.
How do you change the camchain on a bike?
The camchain tensioner can stay in place for this operation. Just turn the spring-loaded wheel to release the tension and pull up on the chain. There is a 12mm nut on the opposite side holding an M8 grub screw — undo it and turn the screw clockwise until it locks the tensioner plunger (keep hold of the chain until tightened).
Is the cam chain tensioner on a Suzuki GS?
Several years ago, someone on the GSR forum finally solved the mystery of the cam chain tensioner seals and found the correct Suzuki part numbers on some dusty, forgotten fiche for another model. Soon after that, brave GSR forum members discovered that the same seal and o-rings were used in every GS model.
Do you need gorilla torque on Suzuki GS?
Just sorta tight is fine — no need for gorilla torque. The locknut normally holds the setscrew about 1/4 to 1/2 turn away from the pushrod, which allows it to move enough to maintain tension on the cam chain, which is the whole point of having a spring loaded cam chain tensioner in the first place. Notice grungy oil and grotty red sealer. Bleagh.
Where is the locknut on a Suzuki GS?
The locknut normally holds the setscrew about 1/4 to 1/2 turn away from the pushrod, which allows it to move enough to maintain tension on the cam chain, which is the whole point of having a spring loaded cam chain tensioner in the first place. Notice grungy oil and grotty red sealer. Bleagh. Remove the tensioner mounting bolts.
How to work a motorcycle timing chain tensioner?
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