ok know ive done it

[bikenutt1980]

I was messing around with the bike today trying to find where the noise was coming from. I noticed the cam tensioner was loose so I tried to tighten it and sheared off the little screw. I know it didnt break off all the way in so im hoping it will be ok till i can find a replacement. Anyone have the compleate cam tightner that monts on the front of the engine block?

jason

[Crazcnuk]

I am sure Andreas will have a few of them...

[skids]

Put a red tag on it to remind you not to start it! In fact, I would not even roll it without being very cautious!

[Ken Talbot]

There's usually lots of spares available from other members or on Ebay, but this would also be a fairly easy fix. A small e-z-out with the appropriate size drill bit will get the broken piece out. Then, 5 or 10 cents at a decent industrial supply house should get you a new bolt and you're back in business.

[bikenutt1980]

Originally posted by skids
Put a red tag on it to remind you not to start it! In fact, I would not even roll it without being very cautious!

Will one off a XS 750 Triple work on my xs1100 special 1980?

[Pat Kelly]

Originally posted by bikenutt1980


Will one off a XS 750 Triple work on my xs1100 special 1980?

no, they're different

[LoserShoes]

If you fix your old one, put a helicoil in it, cause if the bolt is broken, the threads will be partialy stripped now. Don't take chances with something so easy to do.

Steve

[LoserShoes]

You can buy a helicoil kit at most autoparts stores. Helicoil is the brand name of one type, but Recoil is another one.

To use you drill out the stripped hole with the supplied drill and tap the hole with the tap in the kit. The threaded insert is put in with a tool and replaces the aluminum threads with steel. Much stronger and will last for the life of the bike.

Steve