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  1. GaryB

    Cam chain replacement

    I just completed this on my 2005 at 60K miles so here are my tips. For valve clearances keep in mind that the intake side will need smaller shims while the exhaust side will need larger shims. It gets confusing when you calculate what shims you need for one side and then switch to calculating...
  2. GaryB

    Can Cam Timing be off from Top Dead Center?

    I'll probably stick with the auto tensioner as it hasn't let me down. I'll have to look at capping the plunger.
  3. GaryB

    Can Cam Timing be off from Top Dead Center?

    I didn't write it down but the tensioner drop was over 25mm which I knew was almost all the adjustment you can get out of the tensioner. The good news is the tensioner did its job even without the spacer. I was going to order the stock OEM chain with the sprockets and chain guides. I held off...
  4. GaryB

    Can Cam Timing be off from Top Dead Center?

    So I actually got the timing set by holding the chain at the crankshaft with my finger while installing the tensioner so the chain wouldn't slacken and jump a tooth. It helps being well rested to think through things and figure it out. However, the chain is near its limit and I have ordered a...
  5. GaryB

    Can Cam Timing be off from Top Dead Center?

    Thanks all for the help. I will hopefully get the checks done tonight and post the results. I also have some things to try since it occurs to me that I am either one tooth off on the crankshaft or the chain is worn out. The bike was running great before adjusting the valve clearances so I don't...
  6. GaryB

    Can Cam Timing be off from Top Dead Center?

    Bike has 60,000 miles and the adjuster has at least 5 notches left on it. I will check all of that and confirm.
  7. GaryB

    Can Cam Timing be off from Top Dead Center?

    I will do the tensioner drop just to make sure I don't need a spacer. I built my own timing fixture which seems to be working but maybe getting the official tool would be helpful. Who should I contact and give my address to?
  8. GaryB

    Can Cam Timing be off from Top Dead Center?

    Thanks for the video it did give me some ideas to try.
  9. GaryB

    Can Cam Timing be off from Top Dead Center?

    I can usually find answers to my issues but this one I can't seem to find anywhere. So here is my first question post. I have a 2005 Rocket III and the motor is in the frame and I would prefer not to remove the front cover. My issue is when setting cam timing I can't get all of the chain slack...
  10. GaryB

    New to R3Owners not to Rocket III

    Nice to hear you got to see some of AZ. I do love it here. I almost moved to Melbourne for a job once but they wanted to pay AUS wages and back then the US$ was double the AUS$. I never would have been able to move back to the US. I've noticed you are one of the go to guys for TuneECU tunes. I...
  11. GaryB

    New to R3Owners not to Rocket III

    Thanks Cliff, I've met a lot of Canadians here back when the US dollar was weak.
  12. GaryB

    New to R3Owners not to Rocket III

    Been riding my 2005 RIII since 2009 and have visited this forum but never signed up. Figured it was time to do so. I am an Electronics Engineer dealing mostly with BLDC motors at a small company. I have 2 dogs and a wife who are all equally glad to see me come home. Came to motorcycle riding...
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