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How to change the Cam Chain ?

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:03 am
by JulianWerner
Hi Guys.

I new to the ZXR 400, (just bought it ). i have a Aprilia RS 125, but this is something new.

I never checked the Valves clearences, i havent checked the cam chain and the tensioner.
But how do i Change the cam chain?

I read somewhere that you have to change it at 36.000 kilometers.
Mine has gone 35 now.

Help please. :grin:

Re: How to change the Cam Chain ?

Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:33 pm
by banner001
you change it when it needs changing, if its not rattling at low revs, then dont change it.

there are 2 ways, engine stripdown and fit a continuous chain, or split the existing chain, feed the new chain onto that, and then join the ende together when the new chain gets would to the top again...on a 400cc a riveted end is fine, for anything bigger i would always use a continuous link.