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Crazy400EX
06-19-2005, 06:48 PM
Need a cam chain for a 400ex a crf450 will work or some other aftermarket chain for an ex. Also i need a cam tensioner.
sharkinthepool
06-21-2005, 06:44 AM
Let me check mine out. I am going to take it to a guy tonight and see what is usable out of it. I will let you know.
Crazy400EX
06-21-2005, 12:05 PM
ooooooooooook.....did you still want that starter?
sharkinthepool
06-21-2005, 01:25 PM
Yep! Sorry I was waiting on you to answer back. How much shipped to 43701.
Crazy400EX
06-21-2005, 01:30 PM
Probably about $20 total. That is what ups said. But then again all the stuff i've sold so far has cost more than i've expected to ship. You dont happen to have a hd 400ex cam chain or crf cam chain we could trade do you? I need a new cam chain for my ex before i can ride.
sharkinthepool
06-21-2005, 03:05 PM
Nope mine is stock!
Crazy400EX
06-21-2005, 03:15 PM
Yours is a stock chain.............i dont know is it any good?
sharkinthepool
06-22-2005, 04:57 AM
Looks to be fine.
Crazy400EX
06-22-2005, 10:39 AM
Trade for that starter?
Doibugu2
06-22-2005, 11:06 AM
Originally posted by Crazy400EX
Trade for that starter?

A new crf chain from service honda is like $30. Why would you risk putting in a used chain on your bike for that little money. Do it right the first time.;)
Crazy400EX
06-22-2005, 11:16 AM
Ya i guess your right.........while your here though....how do you get the engine to stop turning over so you can take that bolt off where the gears are for the cam chain....that bolt right next to the clutch
Doibugu2
06-22-2005, 11:30 AM
You know when your turning over the engine to find TDC. Just have somene hold that wrench while you break the bolts loose. They are small so becareful, but I was able to break them loose with a quick jerk.

Make sure when you reinstall those skinny bolts that hold the head cover on, that you just do them good and snug. They are not supposed to be torqued to 14lbs. The manual is a little misleading. They will break if you do it that tight.
Crazy400EX
06-22-2005, 11:33 AM
Ya i did that to 14 when i installed my cam........2 broken bolts. But your saying to put a wrench on the flywheel bolt and one on the cam gear bolt and turn? Might work but im thinkin that that little flywheel bolt will come loose before the cam gear bolt.