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Waynes400ex
10-09-2003, 10:55 AM
Will it work for sure? Also has anyone had any problems since install? Does anything need to be modded for it to work? What gaskets will i need when putting in a new cam chain?
UglyMotha™
10-09-2003, 11:03 AM
yup, skemp said it's good and if skemp says it's good then it's good enough for me i getting ready to order one here within the next week you need to get a side case gasket for on the right hand side other than that your good
TJ400EX
10-09-2003, 11:20 AM
I put one in about a month ago. No problems yet. I don't think it will be a problem.

Tim
F-16Guy
10-09-2003, 11:28 AM
I put one in a 406 that I built; no problems yet.
MIKE400EX
10-09-2003, 11:36 AM
I put one in when I just replaced the cam. Seems to work fine.
Waynes400ex
10-09-2003, 11:48 AM
So is the cam chain off the crf a better cam chain? If so why ?
UglyMotha™
10-09-2003, 12:04 PM
IT'S beefier and supposedly it's the same chain that most big name motor builder sell for 130 bucks as their heavy duty chain for the ex
Doibugu2
10-09-2003, 12:06 PM
Originally posted by UglyMotha™
IT'S beefier and supposedly it's the same chain that most big name motor builder sell for 130 bucks as their heavy duty chain for the ex

I've decieded your an out and out post whore. everytime I go to click and answer a post, you already have 3 replies in it. Right before we left for the July H/M ride we had almost the same post count. Now you have 600 more in 2 months. Jerk!:mad:








J/P:blah:
Waynes400ex
10-09-2003, 12:15 PM
So the crf chain has the same amount of links and doesnt need to be modified to make uit work on 400ex.
Doibugu2
10-09-2003, 12:18 PM
Nope, your good to go.

Here is some good reading.


http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62637
UglyMotha™
10-09-2003, 12:21 PM
Originally posted by Doibugu2
I've decieded your an out and out post whore. everytime I go to click and answer a post, you already have 3 replies in it. Right before we left for the July H/M ride we had almost the same post count. Now you have 600 more in 2 months. Jerk!:mad:




you must still be on dial up or just gettin old :eek:



hehe:blah:
Waynes400ex
10-09-2003, 12:32 PM
How do I know if I need a new cam chain? I just did a 440 with 11 to 1 je and a hrc cam with a 39 fcr. My bike was all stock before , besides a pipe, rev box and a filter. My bike has probably 200 hours on it. How can I tell if a cam chain is needed?
F-16Guy
10-09-2003, 12:32 PM
The CRF chain is pretty much identical with the exception of the width. The width of the chain is determined by the number of "plates" that make up each link. The CRF chain has one more plate. If you compare the two, you'll see what I mean. There aren't any clearance issues, and the extra plate in each link will increase the chain's resistance to stretching and breakage.
Doibugu2
10-09-2003, 12:41 PM
Originally posted by UglyMotha™
you must still be on dial up or just gettin old :eek:



hehe:blah:

I'm on a T1, I guess I'm just working more:(
Waynes400ex
10-09-2003, 01:17 PM
Whats the best way to tell if my cam chain is worn?
powerslider
10-09-2003, 06:32 PM
Check your cam timing, it will be off if the chain has stretched, the cam gear marks won't line up properly with the head. This is assuming you don't have an advance key on the flywheel.
skemp
10-09-2003, 07:34 PM
Originally posted by Waynes400ex
How do I know if I need a new cam chain?
It will break. :) It is just a good insurance policy to have around.
By the way, I have had my CRF chain in for a while now with lots of riding, and I just popped it open to take a peek at some things and everything looks good. I feel confident telling people to go ahead and put it in. :)