Boorrrringggg Build/Rebuild/Refres&restore

[3Phase]

TOO LATE. That's what I did. the sides of the square are rounded and the wench wont stay (no typo). What have I done and is there some way to fix it before I fire the engine?

Tighten the cam chain tensioner adjuster bolt and locknut.


Remove all four spark plugs.

Carefully turn the crankshaft to TDC. Do not use the starter motor.

The timing dots on the cams should line up with the arrows on the bearing caps in the head.

If the dots don't line up or if you feel ANY resistance while turning the crankshaft with the spark plugs removed then
STOP TURNING THE CRANKSHAFT!


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[puskrat]

When rotating engine for tensioner or valve adjustment, use a wrench on the square on the left end of the crank to do so. NEVER, EVER, USE THE STARTER!

TOO LATE. That's what I did. the sides of the square are rounded and the wench wont stay (no typo). What have I done and is there some way to fix it before I fire the engine?

[MPittma100]

Valve Adjust

Yamaha manual says tensioner will automaticaly adjust to proper tension" if I loosen a locknut and a machine screw. will it? i mean, it IS the manual, but.....


also: what if my cheap torque wrench doesnt go down to 4.3 lb-ft. ?

When rotating engine for tensioner or valve adjustment, use a wrench on the square on the left end of the crank to do so. NEVER, EVER, USE THE STARTER!

[3Phase]

I can't actually do anything right now because I'm at work. However, I CAN hang out on XS11.com. And plan the next step(s).

I hate the seat on my 11. HATE. Too wide, too thick, too 70s (even though it's an 80). What has anyone used as a replacement? I've seen some custom made pieces. Ainno fabricator.

Help is available to narrow the seat and other sticky-out-too-much type annoyances.

Push button, run like... well, you know.


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[MaximPhil]

My Tq wrench happens to be from HF, even though I saw that Western Iowa guy bash all over it. guess I can head back to the Freight next day off. Not likely to ride before then anyway, so I dunt need to worry about rattling off

Hi Puskrat,
Check the calibration sheet inside the case. I was pleasantly surprised how good the one I got is.
I picked up a 1/4 to 3/8 drive converter so I only have to carry my 3/8 drive sockets on the bike.
Phil

[puskrat]

I can't actually do anything right now because I'm at work. However, I CAN hang out on XS11.com. And plan the next step(s).

I hate the seat on my 11. HATE. Too wide, too thick, too 70s (even though it's an 80). What has anyone used as a replacement? I've seen some custom made pieces. Ainno fabricator.

[puskrat]

My Tq wrench happens to be from HF, even though I saw that Western Iowa guy bash all over it. guess I can head back to the Freight next day off. Not likely to ride before then anyway, so I dunt need to worry about rattling off

[3Phase]

The tensioner will take up the slack if you follow the manual.

For Mother's Day you need to get her an inch/pound torque wrench.
Harbor Freight just happens to have them on sale this weekends for $20.


1/4 in. Drive Click Type Torque Wrench

[puskrat]

Yamaha manual says tensioner will automaticaly adjust to proper tension" if I loosen a locknut and a machine screw. will it? i mean, it IS the manual, but.....


also: what if my cheap torque wrench doesnt go down to 4.3 lb-ft. ?

[puskrat]

Tool arrived. hard bag locks found under fairing. Fairing looking like it will be kept and painted. Even though it's dorky looking. Still dont know where all the teensy bits in the locks go.

[puskrat]

got gasket/plugs. ordered valve tool. waiting patiently. ive noticed since I was able to turn engine over, battery has gone dead. back to no lights (neutral, headlamp, etc on dashboard) previously this was due to a connector being discoed. checked that connection and the fuse. no problem, must be bleeding electrons. any common causes of drain to ground to start my search? oh and any tips on valve pads sourcing?

[puskrat]

Only a problem with boxers, really.

[3Phase]

Pants. Beware of zippers. Or not.

[puskrat]

Or remembering button fly jeans and bathrooms, and swearing off BDUs forever

[3Phase]

You're making too much out of it.

It's like reading a set of instructions for putting on and adjusting a pair of button-fly jeans but deciding not to wear them because taking them off, using the bathroom, washing and folding them isn't covered in the instructions.

It's entirely up to you, just make sure you put on some kind of pants. Use a zipper if you must but there's a whole other warning that goes with zippers and pants.