Cam chain only has 4 links vs 5

[bebsy]

Just purchased a new cam kit upon comparison the chain only has 4 links the one I have taken out has 5? Just been back to triumph and they say its the only chain listed for this model and aren't sure what going on, the sprockets are 38 tooth but visibly narrower. Has anybody come across this problem.

 

[warp9.9]

Yep chain changed the begining of the Roadsters. If your running stock springs and cams it shouldn't make a difference.

 

[bebsy]

Yep chain changed the begining of the Roadsters. If your running stock springs and cams it should make a difference.

Last question how do you go about Torquing the cam ladder at the rear that bloody frame has cramped the space for a small torque wrench

 

[warp9.9]

Last question how do you go about Torquing the cam ladder at the rear that bloody frame has cramped the space for a small torque wrench

Only on the inside bolts. Use a crow foot on the inside ones if you can't get a extension on them.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Yep chain changed the begining of the Roadsters. If your running stock springs and cams it should make a difference.

Warp did you mean to say "Should NOT make a difference ?

I am installing Neville Lush Racing Cams and Valve Springs/Retainers. I want to replace my cam chain while in there.

My current cam chain is the original 9 link chain. Do I need to get something more robust or will this superseded 7 link chain from Triumph work ?

 

[Jvheli]

Last question how do you go about Torquing the cam ladder at the rear that bloody frame has cramped the space for a small torque wrench

Unless they changed the fasteners, mine were torx. With an extension I had no difficulty with torque.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

What size torque wrench did you use. I had at least 3 spots my torque wrench would not fit.

 

[Jvheli]

What size torque wrench did you use. I had at least 3 spots my torque wrench would not fit.

1/4 “ drive in lbs

 

[sonny]

What size torque wrench did you use. I had at least 3 spots my torque wrench would not fit.

1/4 inch drive short extension and swivel joint worked on all but one.

 

[warp9.9]

Warp did you mean to say "Should NOT make a difference ?

I am installing Neville Lush Racing Cams and Valve Springs/Retainers. I want to replace my cam chain while in there.

My current cam chain is the original 9 link chain. Do I need to get something more robust or will this superseded 7 link chain from Triumph work ?

Yes sir you were right typo
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