I just tried adjusting my primarary chain. couldnt get my fingers under it to lift it up. How do you guys get your fingers in the case cover and under the adjuster?????

 

I put in the Hayden Primary Chain adjuster, so I have not had to do this, but...can you get at it with a small screwdriver???

Mac

 

You can use the socket that you use on an extension to also raise it while it is on the locknut.

 

Thanks Guys, Ill try that. Also, I heard the hydrolic chain tensioners works better then the rugular ones?

 

I've heard the same...but someone didn't tell me until after I had the spring loaded one...

Mac

 

I guess I'm someone now? WOW I go from useless to someone, not sure how much up the food chain that is

 

I've got the HB 125 hydraulic, so far so good with it, the trans sure is smoother shifting now and quieter as well.

 

well, I adjusted it keeping the socket on the nut. the only way I had to measure the play is stick a tape measure on the underneath side of the top of the chain and push up noting the starting and stopping point. Nearest I can tell, Im just under 5/8 cold. if your under 5/8, will it be too tight? if I left it where it was it would be just over 7/8 but it was starting to clunk louder when shifting. havent tried it yet, its raining and probally all week till the weekend.

will the clutch adjustment help the shifting noise? I have 15,000 miles and this is the first time I have done the service myself and thats the only job I havent takeled yet, you know how it is when your unsure. The service manual helps out alot though but I still have the unsure issue...LOL

 

IMO, It's a lot easier to pull off the whole outer cover and have the working area and sightlines. Yeah it costs an extra gasket and a few more minutes, but it allows complete internal inspection, so you can check the sprockets, starter jackshaft, clutch basket for cracks, wear on the compensating sprocket etc.



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When I changed the oil in all 3, i was also told i could use the same synthetic oil in all 3, which i did. Is this true?....I hope lol