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1980 XS1100 special. 56,000 kilometers on it!!
Bike has been running perfectly all summer UNTIL it started emanating strange noises!! Have read and re read all postings regarding cam chain noise, etc. Appears that my adjuster is at its limit which would indicate cam chain should be replaced.
However, the noises I am getting are quite intermittant. I can ride for a few kms, and then get a very audible valve type noise. When I drop the revs and then resume speed, noise totally disappears. some times the noise will have a different pitch and volume. (sometimes almost a clatter) Removed cam cover and all 'appears' well. Could it be whatever the cam chain is riding against has failed?? Rubber on bridge between cams is somewhat grooved, but appears ok. Compression 90-100 psi cold across the board.
Motor pulls very strong and smoothe at ALL times??
Did the "black and decker" 2nd gear fix last winter with the results a resounding success!! Nary a skip since.
Any input will be "taken under advisement"
Excellent forum and web page by the way!!
Ducky
1980 XS1100 special. 56,000 kilometers on it!!
Bike has been running perfectly all summer UNTIL it started emanating strange noises!! Have read and re read all postings regarding cam chain noise, etc. Appears that my adjuster is at its limit which would indicate cam chain should be replaced.
However, the noises I am getting are quite intermittant. I can ride for a few kms, and then get a very audible valve type noise. When I drop the revs and then resume speed, noise totally disappears. some times the noise will have a different pitch and volume. (sometimes almost a clatter) Removed cam cover and all 'appears' well. Could it be whatever the cam chain is riding against has failed?? Rubber on bridge between cams is somewhat grooved, but appears ok. Compression 90-100 psi cold across the board.
Motor pulls very strong and smoothe at ALL times??
Did the "black and decker" 2nd gear fix last winter with the results a resounding success!! Nary a skip since.
Any input will be "taken under advisement"
Excellent forum and web page by the way!!
Ducky
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