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Direct, no BS no stupid intro no wasted time, very clear too, I'm confident now. I really appreciate this video, thank you. I wish more people could make them like this

I have a 83 CB1100F and I appreciate you posting this. Helped ALOT!

Thank you soon much! Awesome quick and to the point video. Helped me out a million.

Just had the same issue as you, timing chain was slapping. Thanks for the video! It helped tremendously!

Short and straight to the point. Thanks for this

finally a quick easy no bs vid. Thanks man!!!

Great video just what i was looking for. I have a 82 cb750c, keep posting more about these hondas!

Brother, you just made an intimidating job easy. I love a short video that is clear and to the point. Thanks my man!

Thank you for this, I appreciate the video!

Thanks for this video. I owned an 83 Nighthawk 450 from 84-91, and this was a memory jogger. The adjustment bolts are just in slightly different positions on the 750.

I have a 79 and an 81 DOHC CB750. To adjust the cam chains, you need not go to the lengths of removing the valve cover, and alternator cover - Both Chains have tensioners that are automatically adjust once loosening the adjustment bolt. For example, for the top cam chain that connects the to cams together - loosen the locknut and the 10mm. Run the engine for about 30 seconds - the chain tensioner will adjust automatedly. Now turn your engine off. Tighten the 10mm "Gently", and then the lock nut. The other tensoner is on the intake side of the engine. No Lock nut - just loosen. Start Engine. Run for 30 seconds. Stop engine. Tighten gently - You are done !

So you DO NOT really have to take the valve cover of unless you want visual confirmation?

Ok thanks for clarifying for me. I'll check the later book to make sure. I do have some very slight noise with only 24k on the clock. I can only see a few threads of the front tensioner so I hope it can be fixed

nice to know it can be done! doesn't seem too difficult. I should have done this when i had the covers off before :(. Today I loosened and then turned the engine over with the starter and retightened. does this also work sometimes? I'm hoping there is a spring in there that sets the tensioner when loosened and turning

Any recommendations for those of us who stripped the front bolt?

why do you take the valve cover off? Thanks

Great, is it the same for the primary chain?

Thanks for the video. Question ...I have an 82 750F SS and it has developed a nasty oil leak coming from the cam chain tensioner located on the front, between the exhaust pipes. I assume it's the o-ring and have one on order. The question is if I remove the tensioner bolt, can I simply reinstall? or does the bolt hold something in place and I must remove the valve cover to reinstall?Thanks in advance

Can i completely remove the front bolt to replace the O ring at the bottom?

thank you for this video.. i have a cb900c and the chain is a little noisey when cold..

the timing on my 1980 cb900f is out,i stripped the top end and rebuilt it,lining up the dots on the camshaft sprockets parallel with the gasket,and timing t4 spot on,but when i turned the motor by hand to retension the chains the timing t4 mark is about an 8th of an inch past where it should be,the dots are still lined up parallel?,could this be a worn cam chain/tensioner?,many thanks steve

Does it not do anythinf if the crank isnt turning?

Thanks good video.

Do you have to drain the oil?

Hi, very good video, does that apply to 1984 CBX750F too?

I'm picking up an 82 cb750 from a dealer on friday. It sounded healthy but I'm going to do this just for safe measure

Is it the same for the 550s from 83?

Great video! Is the necessity of removing the cam cover only for inspection of the chain tension?

if your bike is together you can just do this while the bike idles

Hi! Thanks for this clear video. My 1979 Honda CB750 DOHC also has this rattling noise. Also the bike tends to rev-up itself while idling (like at a traffic light). When I then give it some throttle the idle lowers and then starts climbing again. Would this be the cam chain having too much slack? I tried your tip with engine running (didn't have friend around), that didn't help. So I should try the way you did. Or do you think I have a different problem? Thank you!

How exactly do you adjust the rear nuts?

Thanks,Joe. Just wondering, under normal conditions does the tensioner automatically adjust the chain? Just found a 1981 cb900c, with 14 k miles looking forward to years of fun. Keep up the good work!!!

Do you know if an out of adjustment cam chain would cause nasty sounding rattle? I just got my old '82 750sc running, and it has a pretty horrendous sounding rattle (sounds like a chain) and i tested the clutch method, i heard these old bikes get play in the clutch basket and i have confirmed that is NOT the case on mine, but I have not yet done this adjustment. I suppose i will post an update tomorrow, if it quiets down after and i hope it does, but i have slight doubt in the back of my mind...

do you know how to adjust a cb450sc 1982 engine ?

I have 1980honda cb750c dohc and I hear a knocking noise. Can you explain what you were hearing. Mine gets louder as I would put a load on it

This is wrong. You dont have to take valve cover down. Only start the engine, let it warm, idle about 1000 rpm, loosen front tensioner screw for a 1/2 or 1 turn, than tighten and the same thing at the rear tensioner screw under carburator, loosen and tighten. Now the noise should be smooth.

btw these are self adjusting. just just start the engine, do the front, and back screw, and done. no need to open all that stuff, just be quick so you dont burn your hands

Boy. I tried this, and now my bike rattles even more. I should have never touched it.

This is different then the oem manual. I'm not sure I would trust this