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Cam chain adjustment

Started by AndyBCcoast, April 14, 2022, 09:43:22 AM

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AndyBCcoast

April 14, 2022, 09:43:22 AM
Hi, I am prepping my 1984 FJ1100 for a trip in May and would like to make sure the cam chain tension is correct.  How do I go about this?  I do not have any chain rattle, I just want to make sure that the tension is correct, before I head off.

Greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks

Andy
Located on Saltspring Island, BC
Currently have a collection of bikes, including a '84 and '85 FJ1100, Norton Commando, a Norton Model 18, a Ducati Pantah, a 500 Moto Morini, a WL45 Harley Davidson, and an R60/2 BMW.  Ongoing car projects are a Triumph TR3A and an MGA.  Plenty to do...

Pat Conlon

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April 14, 2022, 02:12:07 PM
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

AndyBCcoast

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April 15, 2022, 01:58:44 PM
Thank you for the link Pat.  For some reason my search didn't show this file; appreciate you taking the time to post the link.

All the best

Andy
Located on Saltspring Island, BC
Currently have a collection of bikes, including a '84 and '85 FJ1100, Norton Commando, a Norton Model 18, a Ducati Pantah, a 500 Moto Morini, a WL45 Harley Davidson, and an R60/2 BMW.  Ongoing car projects are a Triumph TR3A and an MGA.  Plenty to do...

Pat Conlon

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April 15, 2022, 05:07:47 PM
Glad to help....I remember putting that post together....but it was over 10 years ago? No way.....

I remember that there was a specific correct way to install the cam chain tensioner.....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3
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