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[xxtremexs]

So had my buddy come over and help me flip my bike back over...just finished the "dremel fix"...decided to do a cam chain adj. before i put my exhaust back on..easier to get at and you know the stopper bolt..?..well mine snapped off!!....so was wondering if this is a critical piece...tightened the other bolt..but don't know how far if at the stopper bolt moved before it broke..?..so how bad a spot am i in?...just figures...thanks again guys

[DGXSER]

In my opinion, the onyl way to know the answer to your question would be to run it and see if ii slips. However, that could be mechanical suicide for your valves!!! So do not do it.

My best recommendation is to invest in an Atuo Cam Chain Tensioner for your bike. You can find them on fleabay for alot less money than the stress and money of dealing with a bent valve.

[jetmechmarty]

Stop right where you are! You're going to have to take the cam cover off first. From there you should be able to tell if the chain is snug enough to turn the crank. If so, line it up as if you were going to adjust the chain. Leave it right there until you have a replacement. Now would be a good time to install the automatic version.

[natemoen]

Another vote for the auto tensioner!

[skids]

I don't know if you would have to do this with an automatic tensioner, but for reinstallation of an original replacement, you would need to make sure the chain does not slip as you rotate the crank to the C Mark. I would try it with a helper. Remove the tensioner while on the centerstand. Pull the spark plugs, have the helper apply thrust force on the chain slipper in the tensioner cavity, and slowly rotate the crank with a wrench on the timing plate nut. If you feel resistance or feel the chain slip, just stop or you will bend a valve. If you slip the chain, you need to release the cams from the sprockets and realign the timing.... Yeah big PITA!

[xxtremexs]

All fixed fellas!!!...the part i snapped wasn't the tensioner bolt...but a engine case bolt..my dumb ass mistaked that for the lock nut...didnt look very close to schematic at first...dah..my bad..thanks for your responses...was able to do the cam chain adj..few

[skids]

All that typing for nothing! Actually, I am glad it worked out for you.

[BA80]

All fixed fellas!!!...the part i snapped wasn't the tensioner bolt...but a engine case bolt..my dumb ass mistaked that for the lock nut...didnt look very close to schematic at first...dah..my bad..thanks for your responses...was able to do the cam chain adj..few

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