That's the initial idea I had as well, but the tensioners came out at maximum length. It's on about 65k so whilst not crazy high, it's high enough I reckon.
The tensioners weren't the screw style ones I was expecting. They were the bolt ones with the pressure port.
Still deciding on how to proceed. The motor still runs, but I won't be using it. Gotta decide on whether to install manual tensioners, replace the cam chains and guides, or just buy a new new engine and call it a day.
You could measure the chain and see how far it has stretched and have a look at the sprocket condition. Then cost the replacement and the labour or how hard it is to do. Is the SV forum sv650.org still about? They were handy for me. There may be a guide to do it.
Yeah there are plenty, just not sure I have the time or inclination to do so at the moment. Reckon I'm just going to SORN the bike for the time being then crack on when summer is in full tilt.
Got my eye on another twin for touring at the moment.
That's the initial idea I had as well, but the tensioners came out at maximum length. It's on about 65k so whilst not crazy high, it's high enough I reckon.
The tensioners weren't the screw style ones I was expecting. They were the bolt ones with the pressure port.
Still deciding on how to proceed. The motor still runs, but I won't be using it. Gotta decide on whether to install manual tensioners, replace the cam chains and guides, or just buy a new new engine and call it a day.