How do you adjust a manual cam chain tensioner?

How do you adjust a manual cam chain tensioner?

To set the tensioner adjustment, rotate the engine forward while screwing the tensioner bolt in. When you feel the engine tensioner parts (guide, rollers, etc.) make contact with the moving cam chain, back the tensioner bolt out 1/4 turn and tighten the jam nut.

Is Virago 535 good?

The XV535 Virago may by modern standards be slightly basic, but it’s trusted, easy to ride and with unchallenging but enjoyable performance. It’s also a great value for money motorcycle and perfect for newbies or laid back commuters.

How does automatic cam chain tensioner work?

The plunger itself has an internal screw gear cut into it, and is keyed to the housing so that it cannot rotate along its length. A torsion coil spring is anchored to the housing and drives a shaft cut with a worm gear the threads into the plunger. This is the part that you turn to release tension when servicing.

What CC is a Virago 535?

535 cc
The Yamaha Virago 535 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation. It is one of several in the Virago line and is positioned as mid-size metric cruiser with an engine displacement of 535 cc (32.6 cu in).

How do you tighten the chain on a Yamaha Virago?

Take your custom tensioner tool and lock the tensioner screw in place. Reinstall the entire assembly back into the motor. Remove the locking tool and the tensioner will spring out towards the chain guide and apply the appropriate pressure. SAVE THE DATE!

How does a virago timing chain tensioner work?

Take your custom tensioner tool and lock the tensioner screw in place. Reinstall the entire assembly back into the motor. Remove the locking tool and the tensioner will spring out towards the chain guide and apply the appropriate pressure. Support Those Who Support You!

How can I adjust the clearance on a virago valve?

Looking at each valve you can see a nut and allen socket head set screw (4mm). Using a 12mm wrench, loosen the nut (aka polylock) enough to allow the allen set screw to rotate at least a half a turn. Turn the set screw in or out to adjust the clearance to shop manual specs. Lock the 12mm jam nut tight and check the clearance again.

How do you adjust the cam chain on a motorcycle?

That is, with no tension placed on the Cam Chain. You do this by removing the spring from the end of the adjuster shaft, releasing the one way lock, if there is one, and push the adjuster shaft to it’s loosest postion or by pushing the adjuster shaft, under spring pressure, in and locking it with the adjuster pinch bolt.

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