Cam chain extenders

[tonik]

Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

If installing them is easier than reading it I should do fine when it is time for me to do it.

My advice is stop reading, just read the first part about how to take them off. Save reading the rest until you have it off and have them in front of you. As soon as you see the parts you will go 'doh, that is easy'.

And do the right side first. The left is smaller quarters and a little annoying to get the allen wrench in there...so do the easy side first. It really is a simple task. It is just more scary (at least for me) since it involves internal engine parts.

[minst7877]

I did mine this last fall and the one on the left side of the bike (front cylinder) may teach you a few new words. Remember it will come out but it can be a very frustrating trying to find the magic spot. Once that spot and twist position is found it will practically fall out. Make sure you loosen all the breather apparatus and try to get it moved out of the way as much as possible. Either get a couple of new gaskets (which I recommend) or a tube of permatex gasket sealer for the reinstall.

DC

[kkruetzkamp]

Thanks for all the input. Guess I got at least one more season before I really need to check into them.

[caper]

In that case Mac ,I had better check mine. I am on the throttle hard, alot of the times and the motor is making noise >>mmmmmhh

[sarc]

here's a quick question, do you have to replace both at the same time?

[Cajunrider]

If one needs replacing, the other will also. I wouldn't replace just one besides in an unheard of instance where one would be out of travel and the other would be fully extended. I also wouldn't replace them until the push rods are nearly out of travel. If they are replaced with plenty of travel left on the rods it will put undue stress on the chains resulting in excessive chain stretch when the assemblies are tightened against the cylinders.

[sarc]

thanks, I just removed both caps, and they are both in a little over 1/4" so, according to gadgets page, its time. parts on order..lol

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by sarc

thanks, I just removed both caps, and they are both in a little over 1/4" so, according to gadgets page, its time. parts on order..lol

In canada the extenders are available as a dealer item.

[sarc]

yep, when I went to him yesterday, he told me that kawasaki didn't make or change extenders..lol, I called him today with the part number and he was a little, mmmm baffled...lol, they should be here in a couple day..

question: how come there's oil coming out the back cap and not the front one?

[ringadingh]

Sometimes you get a bit of oil coming out when the cap is removed, make sure the O ring is in good shape and there is nothing to worry about.

[Cajunrider]

The cap on the rear cylinder extender assembly will always have some oil in it due to leaning towards the cap. Nothing unusual there.

[sarc]

another question. i know that once the cam is out, I can't move the back wheel.. is it ok if just the cap/spring are out and the main extender still in?

[caper]

Hi ya sarc good to see another Nova Scotian :) Could you tell me the part # for the extends?

[sarc]

sure thing, its 92027-1500-DE, you can find all detailed instr on gadgets page. http://www.gadgetjq.com/gadgetsfixitpage.htm

or on the forum under the technical section/engines as well.

where in NS are you. I'm in Greenwood, working on the base.

[Cajunrider]

The ratchet mechanism on the will keep the rod from backing out. If you aren't going to put the caps back on, which I wouldn't until the assembly is pulled and reset, I would cover each with a rag to keep dust and grime out of them.