guys, im getting parts prices organsied so i can do a 100,000k service on my across. one thing i will be replacing is the cam chain.i assume it has a removable link on it as does my chain to my sprockets for my rear wheel do i need any kind of special tool to remove this link from old chain? do i need a special too to install the link to the new chain? any tips, hints, advise im all ears, um, eyes, thanks
made a few phone calls today and discovered i need a cam chain tool. went hunting on ebay, found one right here in oz , brand new, delivered to my door for just $25
Hey ozbiker When I have changed or replaced cam chains in the past, simply ordered the correct chain that is linked. Set engine up as per manufacturer setting. With the Kawasaki zxr250, 2 guides are bolted into place and the cam chain tensioner does the rest. Haven't had to remove any links at all. Phil
out of interest the cam chain for the Kawasaki zxr250 is the cam chain on the outer edge of the motor or smack bang in the middle like the GSX250F across on the across, the only way you will remove the cam chain is to remove the link to the cam chain. you need to remove the two top cams, the inlet and exhaust then split the cam chain. the chain is connected directly to the crank on small teeth that look like sprockets. i will be pulling the cams out anyway to replace the valve shims. if you dont have a chain splitter/joiner tool you will have to remove the crank as well. *sigh* give me my old 2000 model VFR800 any day, no cam chain garbage to replace, just the sweet high pitch whistle of straight cut gears doing all the work..... aaaaahhhh i miss that sound
Hey ozbiker Take your point, the Kawasaki is on the outer edge of the engine. I know where the Suzuki is located. Phil
i wish all cam chains were on the outer edge of the motor , it sure as heck makes sense. man id love to know why suzuki thought it was a great idea to whack it in the middle of the engine
Hey, Fairly certain its a riveted chain from what i recall. If it has squared off edges then it is. It'll just be a perfect round pin if it's an endless chain. To be honest i have no damn idea how you'd rivet the cam chain given you need to bash it with a peening hammer usually. Hopefully it is endless chain and you can just use the pin pushing tool (they do make em, i have a couple for minimoto's ) Good luck
to remove timing chain pin, piece of cake fire up ebay.com.au search on timing chain tool theres one tool listed as a timing chain breaker / timing chain riviter, one of these will do nicely for under $30 and it should do the trick for final drive chain too
