mcjuddy Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hi all, wondering if someone can tell me how to properly adjust the cam chain tension on a 77 xs500. I can't seem to find much about this particular tensioner. Thanks in advance! Gregor New XS500 owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 1, 2008 Moderator Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi all, wondering if someone can tell me how to properly adjust the cam chain tension on a 77 xs500. I can't seem to find much about this particular tensioner. Thanks in advance! Gregor New XS500 owner. I assume they are auto matic like the xs400's of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XS500driver Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi Gregor, You can adjust the cam chain tension as follows (from the '77 supplementary service manual): Locate the tensioner locknut on the right-hand cilinder (bottom): -keep the engine idling for about two or three minutes -loosen the locknut about two turnes while idling -the chain tensioner will slide into the proper position -tighten the locknut to secure the tensioner position and stop the engine -repeat every 3000km or 2000mls suXSes Curly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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