Need to adjust cam chain tension on an OHC 200cc engine - Page 2

fatboy250 · 01-16-2007, 09:31 AM

So there is no need to adjust it ever??

What about the valves??

red2003 · 01-16-2007, 09:39 AM

Sounds like it doesn't need adjustment. The valve adjustment is in the manual that came with the bike. Set engine to TDC, then set valve lash. I am assuming the valves are lashed with the engine cold. Of course the manual that came with my bike was for the pushrod engine, but I assume the valve lash would be the same for the OHC.

ejcycles · 01-18-2007, 06:58 AM

Hi All
Valve adjustment is on a cold engine at TDC, both intake and exhaust valves should be set at .002-.003 thousandths.

Ride Wild and Fly Like an Eagle! 8O
Bruce

fatboy250 · 01-18-2007, 08:41 AM

Thanks Bruce! Is it better to have these OHC engines closer to .003 than to .002 ? Something I remember reading about them working there way closed or something.

ejcycles · 01-18-2007, 09:37 AM

Hi Guys
Adjust them between .002-.003 and you'll be Ok. This goes both of these engines, Push-rod & OHC {Over Head Cam}. Valves wear and so do the seats this is why they need to be adjusted. I tighten then at a tight .003.

Ride Wild and Fly Like an Eagle! 8O
Bruce

01-16-2007, 09:31 AM	#16
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	So there is no need to adjust it ever?? What about the valves?? __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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01-18-2007, 06:58 AM	#18
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hi All Valve adjustment is on a cold engine at TDC, both intake and exhaust valves should be set at .002-.003 thousandths. Ride Wild and Fly Like an Eagle! 8O Bruce __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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01-18-2007, 08:41 AM	#19
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	Thanks Bruce! Is it better to have these OHC engines closer to .003 than to .002 ? Something I remember reading about them working there way closed or something. __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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01-18-2007, 09:37 AM	#20
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hi Guys Adjust them between .002-.003 and you'll be Ok. This goes both of these engines, Push-rod & OHC {Over Head Cam}. Valves wear and so do the seats this is why they need to be adjusted. I tighten then at a tight .003. Ride Wild and Fly Like an Eagle! 8O Bruce __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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01-16-2007, 09:39 AM	#17
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,227	Sounds like it doesn't need adjustment. The valve adjustment is in the manual that came with the bike. Set engine to TDC, then set valve lash. I am assuming the valves are lashed with the engine cold. Of course the manual that came with my bike was for the pushrod engine, but I assume the valve lash would be the same for the OHC.
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