TXual500 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hey, I have a 73 TX 500 with a leaky head gasket. I was wondering what to do about the cam chain, I called my local Yamaha dealer and searched Bikebandit.com and the master link is no longer available. Is there any way to get around having to break the chain? Any suggestions would be great! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted November 3, 2008 Moderator Share Posted November 3, 2008 Would this be the same as an XS650 cam chain, if so try mikes XS they should have an idea or partsnmore in canada merv mikes xs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralkan Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Would this be the same as an XS650 cam chain, if so try mikes XS they should have an idea or partsnmore in canada merv mikes xs Is the cam sprocket not detachable from the camshaft? (giving you space to disengage the chain without breaking it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 4, 2008 Moderator Share Posted November 4, 2008 Is the cam sprocket not detachable from the camshaft? (giving you space to disengage the chain without breaking it). it should be, on the xs400 there's 2 x 10mm bolts holding the chain wheel to the camshaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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