Z1OwnersClub GB

Hi all,
i,m uming and arring about whether to replace my timing chain while i,ve got the engine out of my bike. i,ve split the bottom crankcase apart so i have a good view of the chain. Is it possible to measure the length of a number of links to determine if the chain is stetched, or is there some other way of checking the chain. I want to avoid pulling the rest of the engine apart if i dont need to replace the timing chain.
Cheers

Hi Kwaka,
While the engine is out i would go the whole way and replace the chain.Then at least it wont need doing again and you will know its ok. It is possible to put a new one in with a soft link but this needs doing by someone who knows exactly what they are doing, its not really recomended but i did it a a few years ago with no probs, Like i said while the engine is halfway stripped id go the whole way,

When I put my 73 back together I went all the way. I used all new componants. Cam chains are cheap, and are worth the extra time and money. Make sure you get the heavy duty chain. I also replaced all of the other componants related to the cam chains. If you can, spend the little extra and use Liska parts. Take a look at Z1 Enterprizes web site for the chain and related parts[/img][/url]