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xr100man · 05-14-2007, 05:47 PM

it is not bad right now but when i kick over my engine slowly i can hear a slight clicking and when it is running i know i can hear the timing chain making noise. Is this common on newer z50s? How can i fix it?

Pierce · 05-14-2007, 06:15 PM

check your timing chain tensioner. It should be keeping the chain tight. If the chain is loose then you need to check a couple things. One is the tensioner working and two is your chain just too worn out. Not an expert but that is what happened on my CT back in the day.

Z50King · 05-14-2007, 06:18 PM

is it safe to take that bolt off? ive heard its not

and how do you adjust it?

and what constitutes a loose timing chain?

arlindsay1992 · 05-14-2007, 06:25 PM

What year? 1988 on Honda 50s don't need to be adjusted. They are automatic. If anything is wrong, the chain is stretched.

Z50King · 05-14-2007, 06:25 PM

ok cool, i have a 96. i just wanted to know how it worked if it did. thanks

05-14-2007, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
xr100man 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,129	how to adjust the cam chain it is not bad right now but when i kick over my engine slowly i can hear a slight clicking and when it is running i know i can hear the timing chain making noise. Is this common on newer z50s? How can i fix it?

05-14-2007, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pierce 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Evanston Il Posts: 728 My Mood:	Re: how to adjust the cam chain check your timing chain tensioner. It should be keeping the chain tight. If the chain is loose then you need to check a couple things. One is the tensioner working and two is your chain just too worn out. Not an expert but that is what happened on my CT back in the day.

05-14-2007, 06:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Z50King 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upland, Ca, CPP Posts: 9,758 My Mood:	Re: how to adjust the cam chain is it safe to take that bolt off? ive heard its not and how do you adjust it? and what constitutes a loose timing chain?

05-14-2007, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	Re: how to adjust the cam chain What year? 1988 on Honda 50s don't need to be adjusted. They are automatic. If anything is wrong, the chain is stretched.

05-14-2007, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z50King 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upland, Ca, CPP Posts: 9,758 My Mood:	Re: how to adjust the cam chain ok cool, i have a 96. i just wanted to know how it worked if it did. thanks

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