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Posted by chief
 - November 03, 2011, 14:22:23 PM

Personally I would - simply so I won't HAVE to do it later. I think you would have to inspect it to be sure, but once open I'd go ahead and replace the darn thing...

Posted by drifter-paul
 - November 01, 2011, 17:57:12 PM

Hi all. I was registered with this forum a few years ago, but have forgotten my old login details. I remembered an article on Cam Chain Tensioner Extenders - should have printed it and used it earlier. Now it is too late.   :( Having refound the article by Tim Acree I checked my 1500 99' Drifter and i have 3/8" 10mm extension , Tim says 5/16" is OUT OF TRAVEL and he's right. It was full of oil.

I have 80,000 miles on my '99 1500 Drifter.

I've located my Clymer Vulcan "classic" 1996 - 1998 manual (closest I could get to a Drifter manual in 1999) - looks a big job,  but not overly difficult.

Before I take the engine apart, is there an easy way to check how worn the chain is ? If it is at this level of wear, would I  be better replacing the chain and guide and tensioner, as a matter of course ?

There is no oil in the spark plug hollow, so the collar has not been worn thru.

Any expertise/shortcuts from this Forum will be much appreciated .  :)

Many Thanks, drifter-paul (Australia)

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