Bayou 220 owners out there

[jeffbaldy]

does n e one know where to start to tighten the timin chain with the tensioner which side do i have to take off? after that is it under n e thing else? i could do it myself if someone could tell me where to start please help
it it a 2000 220 semi auto
jeffrey.baldy@yahoo.com

[MrGiggles]

Originally Posted by jeffbaldy

does n e one know where to start to tighten the timin chain with the tensioner which side do i have to take off? after that is it under n e thing else? i could do it myself if someone could tell me where to start please help
it it a 2000 220 semi auto
jeffrey.baldy@yahoo.com

On the left side of the motor, on the cylinder there is a piece jutting out. It has 3 bolts on it, 2 hold it on, 1 is the tensioner bolt. It is on top. Just loosen that bolt, and you should hear the tensioner snap onto the chain. If it doesn't it has already been adjusted or the tensioner is stuck like mine was.

[whiteboi]

where would be the best place to get a carburetorand choke for cheep?

[MrGiggles]

Bikebandit.com or the site sponsor (Beartooth).

[whiteboi]

ok thanks

[1252smoke]

what i have is a 1994 bayou 220 got it in a trade from a friend that just got tired of working with it when he had it I install new valves timing chain and sliders front tires carb. kit brakes all around now Ive owned it now since June runs grate bit noise Im all most thinking of keeping it still needs work but dose fine as is should I over the winter repair all its ale mints being the spark plug threads, ti rods, piston or just ride it til nothing left and part it out

[zeek123]

hey everyone new to the site i just bought a 89 bayou 220 for 150. and the guy said that the timing was off on it he said that it just quit on him and he tried to set it but i dont think he knew what he was doing i know a little about bikes but not alot does anyone know how to make sure that the timing is right on i took the cover off but dont see any marks . do i have to take the bottom off were the pull cord is too please help need to have bike running before hunting season

[1252smoke]

well zeek123 there is a cap on the left side of the engine on the top right beside the pull starter take a quarter and remove it turn the engine over till you see a line with T on it line it up with the line on the hole remove the timing cover two 8 mm bolts on the head there should be a dot on the cam cog the dot should be strait up when the crank is on T
if it did jump time there a good possibility there is a bent valve though that's what happen to mine

[zeek123]

great so if i have a bent valve what do i have to do to change that and how much are new valves

[1252smoke]

In the chance that there is a valve bent in there not that big a deal only thing that might be a problem is a valve spring compressor i modded my automotive compressor for it the valves are not that bad exhaust valve $26.00 and intake valve $36.00 lap them in and you'll be set but make shore that its is out of time and set it and try starting first there may be enough clearance that this didn't happen

[zeek123]

ok i will make sure to do eveything first before i turn to the valves thanks so much i hope the valves are good oh one more question if i have to change the valves do i have to takes the hole top end of the motor apart

[1252smoke]

yes unfortunately you do but its not as scary as it sounds tools you need are common except for torque wrench, valve spring compressor, impact driver, if the timing is of there has to be a cause make shore you timing Chain tensioner is working properly or the tensioner may be max out meaning the chain is excessively worn and needs replaced. let me know how it goes or if you run into problems

[zeek123]

i will i am going to start to tackle it tomorrow after i get home from work i hope it all goes well . One more thing do i have to take the motor out of the bike or can i just work on it just by taking the gas tank off

[zeek123]

oh and how would i know if the tensioner is maxed

[1252smoke]

no all the work can be done with the engine in the frame I will not lie its tight getting the head and bolts out but with the tank off remove the upper motor mount off it can be done Im thinking that your model has a auto adjuster which is spring loaded If the chain has slack in it there is two bolts hold adjuster to the cylinder but 1 vertical bolt loosen this bolt watch for the slack to leave the chain (this bolt does not allow the adjuster to over extend) if slack in the chain goes away when the bolt is removed it will need a chain

good luck

[zeek123]

hey 1252smoke would a little fuse stop the bike from starting i noticed that the one on the sil is blown but i also noticed that the wiring harness is all messed up and was just wondering if you would have a diagram for it plus i still need to retime it too

[1252smoke]

Sorry I did not get back to sooner been out riding my Suzuki
well i never have bout a manual for my bayou (probably should) but here is a link of the wiring
http://www.moto-forge.com/answer/KLF220wiring.jpg

I think the fuse is for the starter should still be able to start it with the back up recoil starter not 100% sure on that one though ?

[zeek123]

thanks glade someone can help me i have a mess of wires under the seat and was wondering what i should do cut them and start over from the good or try to figure them out?????? oh and the timing is out by 180 i think its because the guy didnt know what he was doing and screwed it up more than what it was

[1252smoke]

Ive learned from past experience wiring on atv and or dirt bikes can get confusing very quick mysterious boxes here and there get your timing set give it a try make sure you have have compression long as you cdi box, and pick up has not been hacked up it should run if not chase the wiring Id get it running and work from there

[1252smoke]

for got to mention yesterday there are 2 marks on the fly wheel make sure its on T the other mark is the mark which it fires on setting on this mark the cam will be off by two teeth