Richie D
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Post by Richie D on Nov 17, 2015 4:11:00 GMT
Hi, I have the 900s Diversion & am wondering what the score is with the cam chain on this bike.
Is there any specific things I should be aware of and what is the average life of one.
Does it have auto tensioners?
I used to have a cb900 and the cam chain came off on the A406 1 mile from home, bang went valves.
I had one replaced on my 1st bike after test, CX500 and that had manual adjust but could get tensioner kit for it.
Any help appreciated guys..
XJ900S
2001
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Post by HRHpenfold on Nov 17, 2015 11:45:39 GMT
Cam chains are not an issue with this engine, there are bikes with over 100k miles still on the original, yes it is auto tensioned,
if it's not making a noise, leave it alone!
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Post by cam7777 on Nov 17, 2015 13:03:37 GMT
Cam chains are not an issue with this engine, there are bikes with over 100k miles still on the original, yes it is auto tensioned, if it's not making a noise, leave it alone! What he says... |
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Post by bev on Nov 17, 2015 13:29:14 GMT
I can't believe this thread, whatever happened to the legendary Honda build quality ? Snapping timing chains on two of their models, surely not. I haven't heard of any timing chain problems on D9, though it was a timing chain question I answered years ago where I was advised, for some reason, that women should stick to the kitchen.  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Nov 17, 2015 14:03:42 GMT
I can't believe this thread, whatever happened to the legendary Honda build quality ? Snapping timing chains on two of their models, surely not. I haven't heard of any timing chain problems on D9, though it was a timing chain question I answered years ago where I was advised, for some reason, that women should stick to the kitchen. sounds like good advice!  |
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Post by bev on Nov 17, 2015 15:03:26 GMT
I can't believe this thread, whatever happened to the legendary Honda build quality ? Snapping timing chains on two of their models, surely not. I haven't heard of any timing chain problems on D9, though it was a timing chain question I answered years ago where I was advised, for some reason, that women should stick to the kitchen. sounds like good advice! Indeed, but, other than the fact I have had bigger tits than the women who frequent this site, I have no idea why the advice was offered to me. |
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Post by chris900divvy on Nov 18, 2015 14:22:19 GMT
As said the camchain isn't worth worrying about! Mine's on the original at around 150k miles, it doesn't rattle and looks fine no sloppiness at all. The alternator chain is more likely to get sloppy and make a rattle after a while, but there's no tensioner on it so it would tend to do that anyway I'd say. Mine rattles slightly from cold (only at tickover) but then becomes quiet as soon as the bike's hot. I think a lot of the things on the 900 Diversion aren't worth worrying too much about, just ride it!
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Post by spike240 on Nov 18, 2015 16:36:21 GMT
Well said that man.
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Richie D
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Post by Richie D on Nov 20, 2015 12:53:27 GMT
Cam chains are not an issue with this engine, there are bikes with over 100k miles still on the original, yes it is auto tensioned, if it's not making a noise, leave it alone! What he says... Thanks mate.. |
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