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Who here has ever replaced a cam chain on an '83 GS1100G? If you read my intro thread, you heard about the rat-infested GS1100 I brought home. I ended up tearing the top end apart to inspect for damage, and in doing so had to break the cam chain. I grabbed a NOS cam chain from Bike Bandit and, lo and behold, it's endless. Now, I've installed riveted cam chains on other bikes, namely old Hondas, and never had a problem. There's no way to install the chain I just got without breaking the case apart and I really don't feel like doing that. I mean, I will if I absolutely have to, but still... Do any of you know of any master link/rivet-style cam chains for this thing?
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196X BSA Frankenbike Project Firebolt
1980 Yamaha XS850SG
1979 Yamaha XS650
1976 Honda GL1000
1971 Honda CB500K1
1983 Suzuki GS550ES -
"I will if I absolutely have to"
i would too....the thought of the camchain coming apart is on my list of things to avoid.1981 gs650L
"We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin -
Pulling the lower case is simple
Much easier than pulling the motor from the frame1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SESComment
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Is it? I'm still waiting on my shop manual. I have the entire top end off, so I reckon if I can just take the case off and leave what's left in the frame that'll make it easier.Originally posted by Big T View Post196X BSA Frankenbike Project Firebolt
1980 Yamaha XS850SG
1979 Yamaha XS650
1976 Honda GL1000
1971 Honda CB500K1
1983 Suzuki GS550ESComment
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I've got about 3500 miles on a pressed link cam chain that I bought from Z1 enterprises. They sell the chain and link.
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E ProjectComment
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Never heard of a pressed/riveted camchain break unless it was installed by a monkey.
I've totally lost count of the mileage I've done on chains I've replaced - no exaggeration, it's just not a thing to worry about.---- Dave
79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.
Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car windowComment
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