Adjusting the cam chain tensioner

Adjusting the cam chain tensioner | Honda CB550

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7 жыл бұрын

Quick how to on adjusting the cam chain tensioner.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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@lc1435 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously, thank you. Such a simple yet helpful tip 👌

@subislide9884 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@motogriff 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thanks!

@Eia_mm2.playzz 5 жыл бұрын

Nice bike, great tutorial! Working on my 78 cb750. A little different but same concept. Thanks!

@oldmanbryce1909 7 жыл бұрын

i love your videos man. really helps me with my build! keep it up!

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@abelstock 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, i recently buy a CB500 and your videos have been pretty useful!

@kensmith9334 4 жыл бұрын

This video was great and helpful! Have a 1978 750K CB. .....Thanks!

@user-hr4up3ez8x 11 ай бұрын

Grazie Mille dall’Italia!!

@michaelcavalli2395 4 жыл бұрын

So the owners manual for the CB550 says to set the engine at TDC, loosen the nut, and the tensioner will automatically tension appropriately, then you just re-tighten the nut. Why do you say go past about 15 degrees?

@dtaylo4517 7 жыл бұрын

Another great vid, keep up the great work. FYI 3:12 noticed a dripping carb bowl

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah that #3 carb has been giving me a little bit of trouble. I think there is a small burr that's causing the float to hang up a little. It hasn't leaked in a few days so I think it's good to go now but i'm still keeping an eye on it.

@benderbender1233 8 ай бұрын

😉👌

@natekerx85 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Everyone who wants to know if this is the same in their bike, get a manual, Geeze!

@natekerx85 3 жыл бұрын

@@kempy7698 if you're looking for a resource to help you visualize component function, engineering basics, etc. I highly recommend the Haynes Motorcycle Basics Techbook. Really helped me to think a bit more intuitively about maintenance and a real page turner!

@nickmattbrewcrew 5 жыл бұрын

Hey do you know if the crank has to be positioned 15 degrees after the T1-4 in order to be able to move the adjuster bolt with a slotted screwdriver? My bolt won’t seem to move much at all, only a few degrees either way. I’m hoping the tensioner inside isn’t seized or busted :(

@mikeeger7581 5 жыл бұрын

How do I adjust my cam chain on my 79 cm 400a twin

@marcossantiago7070 6 жыл бұрын

Will that work with a nighthawk 250?

@Roystoncreates 4 жыл бұрын

Is this the same on the cb650? I have an 82.

@RGBmechanics 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if it is the same process for the 83 nighthawk 550? I can hear slack in the chain 🥶

@joseserrano4596 6 жыл бұрын

Once you finish adjusting the cam chain tensioner, do you adjust the points back to where they were?

@ClassicOctane 6 жыл бұрын

I don't usually have to go back to the points after adjusting the tensioner.

@EverydayTangents 9 ай бұрын

Just my exhaust is floppy does the exhaust and the carb side both have to be floppy?

@frankhalgas4992 6 жыл бұрын

my 350 cl Honda scrambler valves look completely different when you take off the covers, there is no adjustment bolt and nut, so how do I adjust them, I did the cam chain, step #3 and the points #step 1, now I need help wityh valve adjustment step #2, all the videos on you tube are great, thankyou, Frank

@ClassicOctane 6 жыл бұрын

Haven't done a 350 in a long time. I would grab yourself a manual. I know you can find free PDF downloads online.

@benderbender1233 8 ай бұрын

🤙

@ulfkristoffersson2173 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry if im off topic here but i can see that you use foamfilters at youre intake. Are they supposed to be covered with oil? I know that it is standard with mx bikes but is it the same with street bikes?

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

There is a light coating of oil on these when you get them. When you clean them you should reapply the oil. It's available at most auto parts stores.

@dennisconnors4786 6 жыл бұрын

Would this procedure be the same for the CB400F?

@nils_on_wheels 5 жыл бұрын

Dennis Connors It is always this procedure on the old CB‘s. The tensioner might only look a bit different.

@rotaspain1974 7 жыл бұрын

The lock nut on my cam chain tensioner is stuck to the adjusting screw. Any suggestions ?

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

I would spray it with some penetrating oil then just hold the screw with a flat head and out a box wrench on the nut and see if you can get it free that way, You could always use a little heat on the nut too if needed.

@davec6244 5 жыл бұрын

How often should I do that? Is there something the bike will do that will let me know it needs adjustment?

@synthartist69 4 жыл бұрын

Wondering the same thing. I hear a tapping noise down there plus the bike is hard to start when it is cold. Wondering if this is why.

@jquiznos2283 4 жыл бұрын

Wondering the same thing. My bike doesn't like starting from cold and I was wondering if this was affecting it

@AverageHuman7026 6 жыл бұрын

Could this explain the ticking coming from my cylinder head? Would adjusting the cam chain get rid of the ticking?

@ClassicOctane 6 жыл бұрын

Yes if it's loose enough it can definitely cause some noise.

@mtnmotoadv 6 жыл бұрын

Ticking might be loose valves

@albertmacias874 7 жыл бұрын

By any chance would you know if this works the same on a CX500?

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

It's very similar. The main differences being on a CX500 you can do it at TDC on #1 instead of 15 degrees past and of course the procedure for turning over the engine manually is different because of the engine layout. But overall the premise is the same.

@aurayolandaromero5862 5 жыл бұрын

what if the spring inside doesnt work ???

@flyver 7 жыл бұрын

Do you know if this is the same process on a CB650? Or what i have to do different?

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

To be honest i'm not 100% sure. Does it have an adjuster in the same location?

@flyver 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it does. But the bolt is closed, so you can only loosen or tighten the bolt, you cannot screw on the "screw".. Sorry, can't find the right word, im not english :P Hope it makes sense.

@robbyota5598 7 жыл бұрын

would you happen to know if anybody makes a digital box to convert the old bikes from points to electronic ignition?

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

If it's an older Honda you can check out 4into1.com/ You can use my promo code CLASSIC10% to get 10% off your order too. I have had good luck with DYNA ignitions.

@tsoliot5913 3 ай бұрын

For anyone else looking at this comment in the future, you want the dyna-s

@retrotellephone 7 жыл бұрын

What bars / muffler are those?

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

Not 100% sure on the bars they came with another bike and don't have any markings on them. the exhaust is a Mac 4 into 1 and a Dime City Cycles 12" universal shortly muffler.

@jquiznos2283 4 жыл бұрын

How often does this need to be done?

@conrrr 2 жыл бұрын

Listen for it

@juntjoonunya9216 4 жыл бұрын

"tain chensioner"! Hahaha... Sorry. Oh hey, might you know the proper intake lobe position of #4 at BDC? I'd rather not have to take off the head cover to check my timing again but I can see the intake lobe at BDC all right there on the right side

@andrebrooks7040 7 жыл бұрын

If it's loose, can it cause a slight ticking noise? Hear a small tick coming from the front right side of the bike(if you're sitting on it looking forward) quiets out when driving but while idling can hear it.

@ClassicOctane 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, if the chain is loose it can move around and cause noise.

@synthartist69 4 жыл бұрын

@@ClassicOctane Mine makes noise.. like a tapping noise, most noticeable at idle. Also bike is hard to start when it is cold but starts right up when warm. Runs great when warm. Do you think the chain adjustment would be related?