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    Cam Chain

    As the weather starts to warm up, I'm returning to my rebuild. I've totally dissembled the frozen engine and have nearly finished the cleaning process.

    Since the engine was frozen and would not turn, I couldn't get the cam chain off without cutting it. Since then, I have periodically looked for one online to replace it. The only one I found was the "Old Bike Barn" but the order was cancelled due to a long back order.

    Does anyone know where I can find a new chain? I would really like to put in a new one since I have it apart. I don't have the tool needed to put a chain together so I was looking for a complete chain.

    I have a second engine that I can take the chain from but it will have 40K miles on it.

    Any suggestions or sources? Thanks in advance.
    _________________________________________
    1981 XS1100SH (Lola) - Bright Cardinal Red
    Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.. Don't mess with Lola.
    Mostly stock with a few minor upgrades
    1981 XS11000SH being used for parts (Sold off)

    Also have:
    2009 Harley Davidson FLSTC with over 120K miles. All mine.

    Currently traveling the country with an aluminum can in tow and a motorcycle in the truck bed in search of the perfect road.
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  • #2
    Z1 Enterprises, Inc. has your chain in stock. Don't forget to order a master link. I got mine from there some time ago. I recall them being quick responders.

    Marty (in Mississippi)
    XS1100SG
    XS650SK
    XS650SH
    XS650G
    XS6502F
    XS650E

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    • #3
      Well as luck would have it I just found one on Ebay for about the same price.

      Does the master link require a special tool? I've done bicycle chains before but not a cam chain.
      _________________________________________
      1981 XS1100SH (Lola) - Bright Cardinal Red
      Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.. Don't mess with Lola.
      Mostly stock with a few minor upgrades
      1981 XS11000SH being used for parts (Sold off)

      Also have:
      2009 Harley Davidson FLSTC with over 120K miles. All mine.

      Currently traveling the country with an aluminum can in tow and a motorcycle in the truck bed in search of the perfect road.

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      • #4


        This is the proper tool for the job. Parts n' More has it, Mike's XS has it, Z1 has it, etc. You can also buy one that will do drive chains down to cam chains.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #5
          Don't use a split link with clip, whatever you do! Master link with the correct tool to close it is the only way...
          XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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          • #6
            Protip: Order 2 master links. Just in case you mess one up..


            Here are the part numbers I used for my 1978 1100 'E' from Z1 Enterprises...

            KL12-8073-1
            Cam Chain EK 219H Master Link $3.00 ea

            KL12-8103
            Cam Chain EK 219H 128 link $41.90 ea
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Diskman01 View Post
              Protip: Order 2 master links. Just in case you mess one up..


              Here are the part numbers I used for my 1978 1100 'E' from Z1 Enterprises...

              KL12-8073-1
              Cam Chain EK 219H Master Link $3.00 ea

              KL12-8103
              Cam Chain EK 219H 128 link $41.90 ea
              Their price has come down, but not as much as my wages.
              Chain now $35.69 and $1.28 for link.
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • #8
                Thanks for the input everyone.

                Got the chain and master link today. I also got the kit off ebay for a great price.
                _________________________________________
                1981 XS1100SH (Lola) - Bright Cardinal Red
                Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.. Don't mess with Lola.
                Mostly stock with a few minor upgrades
                1981 XS11000SH being used for parts (Sold off)

                Also have:
                2009 Harley Davidson FLSTC with over 120K miles. All mine.

                Currently traveling the country with an aluminum can in tow and a motorcycle in the truck bed in search of the perfect road.

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