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My chain is very loose on my 1983 ascot ft 500 single cylinder, i believe it is the cam/chain tensionor has gone bad, is it possible that the chain is just not lined up properly and just needs to be "re-aligned"? how easy is it to replace the cam chain tensionor? from what i have viewed, i need to drain the oil, and just remove the side cover of the engine where the shifter is? any ideas?
Re: My chain is very loose on my 1983 ascot ft 500 single...
Ok are you talking about the cam chain and not the drive chain? You cant re-aline a cam chain but you can a drive chain. Please give us better info on what is wrong.
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Check to make sure your air cleaner is not dirty or plugged. Also make sure your choke is shutting off properly. On Honda's, thin white smoke is usually just an overly rich mixture. Take apart your brake master cylinders, pull out the pistons and make sure the pin holes next to the large brake fluid feeder holes are not plugged with dirt or rust. The tiny holes allow the brake fluid to flow back into the reservoir, relieving pressure on the discs. Relieving pressure at the calipers should free up the wheels.
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