Cam chain adjustment on an '83 KZ750H4?

markjs · 10-15-2007

Got me an old '83 KZ750H4, and it seems to make a little "tick tick tick" noise and I suspect cam chain. The adjuster looks a little different from the Honda and Yamaha ones I am used to. The bike had 14K on it when the speedo cable broke and it hasn't been licensed since '86, so other than that the motor is really tight. The tick is subtle too, not loud.

okiecop · 11-08-2007

Could be the chain. Does it have a spring type adjuster (spring looking device on the outside of the tensioner)? If so, I used to give them a good twist and that worked. Also might not hurt to check the valve clearance. Can cause a ticking sound also.

Good luck!

elr658 · 11-09-2007

Read the ****ing manual!

Alf · 11-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by elr658

Read the ****ing manual!

My Oh My....

10-15-2007	#1 (permalink)
markjs Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	Cam chain adjustment on an '83 KZ750H4? Got me an old '83 KZ750H4, and it seems to make a little "tick tick tick" noise and I suspect cam chain. The adjuster looks a little different from the Honda and Yamaha ones I am used to. The bike had 14K on it when the speedo cable broke and it hasn't been licensed since '86, so other than that the motor is really tight. The tick is subtle too, not loud.

11-08-2007	#2 (permalink)
okiecop Love my mean streak! BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: S.W. Oklahoma Posts: 294	Could be the chain. Does it have a spring type adjuster (spring looking device on the outside of the tensioner)? If so, I used to give them a good twist and that worked. Also might not hurt to check the valve clearance. Can cause a ticking sound also. Good luck! __________________ MSF Coach VROC Member #25609 OKVROC Member #92

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elr658 Motorcycling's Dr. House BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 3,606	Read the ****ing manual! __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1980 Kawasaki KZ750H1 LTD www.myspace.com/79cb750f

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