There was an improved cam chain tensioner for those (now only part available if at all) I would replace the cam chain and tensioner at that mileage. Now the trick is to do it without disturbing anything. As long as it doesn't smoke and runs well, I would avoid messing with a good thing. What am I talking about ? The manual says to remove the upper end and a ton of stuff to do this. There is a better way. I can walk you through the process. BUT, you have to accept that this requires you to remove the engine. If you're up for it. my method will leave the head and cylinder block in place with the pistons still in place. For a skilled tech this would take about eight hours. For a novice, expect it to take up a lot of room for and time. Good winter project.
--- On Fri, 2/13/09, Dominick <[email protected]> wrote: From: Dominick <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 84 650 Cam Chain Adjuster, SS Valves or Chain? To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]> Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 5:20 PM 54K miles on bike does not smoke, runs like a bear but noticable rattle at lower rpms & idle. The bike seams to be bullet proof. Searching NML history I've read about CC Adjuster, Chain or Stainless Steel valve guides. We just ordered a Clymers not received yet. Would it smoke if the valve guides were bad & has anyone heard of a chain breaking or jumping? Is there a breif description or online illustration to verify the tensioner first - I'm goin in.... --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
