Cam chain Extenders

patrick · 06-20-2012, 08:32 PM

Changed my oil yesterday using the screen plug and found some very small metal shavings with a piece of what looked like blue gasket material. I am not that confident in doing it my self, So im wondering if any minnesota riders can recommend a trustworthy shop to go to

redjay · 06-20-2012, 08:38 PM

Not sure what you are asking ? Did you finish the oil change ?
What you found in the screen is normal if it was the first time it was removed. You probably will not find much in there next time.

macmac · 06-20-2012, 09:47 PM

Seems like this was the first oil change if the screen had typical blue goo gasket sealer in it, and then it may well have some metal shavings as typical too.

Or do you have in excess of 30,000 miles on the engine and somehow tripped on the screen? If you have around 28,000 miles to 30,000 then you may need cam extenders. If you have a few thousand miles only there is no way you need to bother even checking the tensioners.

**schoeney** · 06-20-2012, 11:41 PM

Hey Mac...glad to see you back posting!

**ringadingh** · 06-20-2012, 11:51 PM

Its normal to find a few bits of gasket material and possibly a few metal shavings in the screen, Ive found that in my screen a couple times so far, Im over 80k and still running well.

patrick · 06-21-2012, 12:12 AM

It has 25,000 plus on it and it seeems noisy, and its the 2nd time changin oil using the screen plug. There are a few other things that i think need attention like the steering bearing and the brand new metz tire that is wearing like crap with just a 1,000 miles on it

**ringadingh** · 06-21-2012, 12:15 AM

I tried a few ME880's and found that they cupped easily, and made the bike wobble.
I switched to Dunlops and seem to like them better.

patrick · 06-21-2012, 11:28 AM

Does anyone have a ballpark number on the cost of doing the cam chain ext?

rickyboy · 06-21-2012, 12:00 PM

the replacement parts are cheap through "Chuckster"....I think they were about $30. Unless you mean if you take it to a shop to be done. Then I have no idea.

redjay · 06-21-2012, 05:28 PM

Patrick. Whats the mileage on your 08? The extenders should not need to be replaced until you have 30,000+ miles.

patrick · 06-22-2012, 01:57 PM

IT HAS ALMOST 26,000 it, It just seems so noisy now and switching to t-6 oildidnt quite it down.And now that i found a few metal pieces and wat looked to be gasket material im just trying to get ahead of the fight

redjay · 06-22-2012, 05:35 PM

The gasket material is not from the extenders. The shavings either more than likely.
Personally, I think you are doing the extenders too early if you have not checked them to see if they are out of play. The Vulcan engines are noisy by nature.

usranger74 · 06-22-2012, 05:38 PM

What does a Kaw Shop in Canada charge to perform this service?

Somewhere I read when Canadian Kaw Shops offer this service.

pronghorn · 06-22-2012, 06:52 PM

I had mine done at Rocky Mountain Kawasaki in Longmont Co. and they Charged me for 1 hour of service time $80. Purchased them from Chuckster

usranger74 · 06-22-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pronghorn

I had mine done at Rocky Mountain Kawasaki in Longmont Co. and they Charged me for 1 hour of service time $80. Purchased them from Chuckster

That is good to know. When due, I could tie a shop vist in to a run to the CO mts. May be on the way to the Nat. Rally in 2013.

06-20-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
patrick Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nevis minnesota Posts: 230	Cam chain Extenders Changed my oil yesterday using the screen plug and found some very small metal shavings with a piece of what looked like blue gasket material. I am not that confident in doing it my self, So im wondering if any minnesota riders can recommend a trustworthy shop to go to __________________ 2008 red/diablo black 1600 Nomad- TFI- Chucksters Dual Plate- Cobra True Duals VBA# 02023 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-20-2012, 09:47 PM	#3
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Seems like this was the first oil change if the screen had typical blue goo gasket sealer in it, and then it may well have some metal shavings as typical too. Or do you have in excess of 30,000 miles on the engine and somehow tripped on the screen? If you have around 28,000 miles to 30,000 then you may need cam extenders. If you have a few thousand miles only there is no way you need to bother even checking the tensioners. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-20-2012, 11:41 PM	#4
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06-20-2012, 11:51 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Its normal to find a few bits of gasket material and possibly a few metal shavings in the screen, Ive found that in my screen a couple times so far, Im over 80k and still running well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-21-2012, 12:12 AM	#6
patrick Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nevis minnesota Posts: 230	It has 25,000 plus on it and it seeems noisy, and its the 2nd time changin oil using the screen plug. There are a few other things that i think need attention like the steering bearing and the brand new metz tire that is wearing like crap with just a 1,000 miles on it __________________ 2008 red/diablo black 1600 Nomad- TFI- Chucksters Dual Plate- Cobra True Duals VBA# 02023
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06-20-2012, 08:38 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Not sure what you are asking ? Did you finish the oil change ? What you found in the screen is normal if it was the first time it was removed. You probably will not find much in there next time.
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06-21-2012, 12:15 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I tried a few ME880's and found that they cupped easily, and made the bike wobble. I switched to Dunlops and seem to like them better. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-21-2012, 11:28 AM	#8
patrick Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nevis minnesota Posts: 230	Does anyone have a ballpark number on the cost of doing the cam chain ext? __________________ 2008 red/diablo black 1600 Nomad- TFI- Chucksters Dual Plate- Cobra True Duals VBA# 02023
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06-21-2012, 12:00 PM	#9
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	the replacement parts are cheap through "Chuckster"....I think they were about $30. Unless you mean if you take it to a shop to be done. Then I have no idea. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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06-21-2012, 05:28 PM	#10
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Patrick. Whats the mileage on your 08? The extenders should not need to be replaced until you have 30,000+ miles.
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06-22-2012, 01:57 PM	#11
patrick Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nevis minnesota Posts: 230	IT HAS ALMOST 26,000 it, It just seems so noisy now and switching to t-6 oildidnt quite it down.And now that i found a few metal pieces and wat looked to be gasket material im just trying to get ahead of the fight __________________ 2008 red/diablo black 1600 Nomad- TFI- Chucksters Dual Plate- Cobra True Duals VBA# 02023
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06-22-2012, 05:35 PM	#12
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	The gasket material is not from the extenders. The shavings either more than likely. Personally, I think you are doing the extenders too early if you have not checked them to see if they are out of play. The Vulcan engines are noisy by nature.
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06-22-2012, 05:38 PM	#13
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	What does a Kaw Shop in Canada charge to perform this service? Somewhere I read when Canadian Kaw Shops offer this service. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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06-22-2012, 06:52 PM	#14
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	I had mine done at Rocky Mountain Kawasaki in Longmont Co. and they Charged me for 1 hour of service time $80. Purchased them from Chuckster
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