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This was helpful: http://xs1100.com/forum/index.php?topic=3953.0
I was able to move the motor into position with a 19 mm without removing the spark plugs (hope that's ok).
I then used a deep socket 12 mm and 10 mm with 2 extensions. Tightened to 52 in lb = 4.3 ft lb then 78 in lb = 6.5 ft lb.
I turned the motor with the 19 mm to feel it was free before starting it.
Put the timing cover on again with the 5 mm hex and started bike.
Sounds good.
I was able to move the motor into position with a 19 mm without removing the spark plugs (hope that's ok).
I then used a deep socket 12 mm and 10 mm with 2 extensions. Tightened to 52 in lb = 4.3 ft lb then 78 in lb = 6.5 ft lb.
I turned the motor with the 19 mm to feel it was free before starting it.
Put the timing cover on again with the 5 mm hex and started bike.
Sounds good.
. Problem is, under a hard de-cell, chain tension on front side of chain creates enough pressure, tensioner pinch bolt won't hold tensioner in place...and wa-la...loose chain again. I suggest as many would here to replace that whole tensioner with a self adjusting one. A Yamaha Venture 1200(V-4) has two of the self tensioners. Either one of those IS a plug-n'play replacement. Also, there is approx. some 60 cam chain self-tensioners that are plug-n-play for the mickey-mouse walt-disney designed stock ones that are used in XS11's. Changing one out uses the same initial procedure with bike on centerstand ONLY. Completely unbolt and remove stock one. Install self-adjusting one. These hold cam-chain tight ALL the time.
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