confusion about cam chain guide roller

[motobroker]

I kinda suspected that might be the case. The Kawasaki part is about 7 mm in diameter larger then the Honda cam chain tensioner wheel, but I don't think that will be a problem. I don't have an issue with the machining.
I do have a question about exchanging wheels. The fastener looks semi-permanent. Any helpful tips on RRing the fastenerer?

Also is there a substitute for the lower cam chain guide wheel?

Thanks for the help

[LOUD MOUSE]

Ya can get all the correct parts and only pay a fair price for them.
Or ya can go on the cheap and work the system in an effort to save a couple of $$$ and ask for help to do it.
Man I do love it!. ...............lm

I kinda suspected that might be the case. The Kawasaki part is about 7 mm in diameter larger then the Honda cam chain tensioner wheel, but I don't think that will be a problem. I don't have an issue with the machining.
I do have a question about exchanging wheels. The fastener looks semi-permanent. Any helpful tips on RRing the fastenerer?

Also is there a substitute for the lower cam chain guide wheel?

Thanks for the help

[motobroker]

At this point, I am so beyond budget on this project, I am forced to pinch pennies in order to get it finished up in the home stretch.
I couldn't find a cam chain tensioner mechanism at any price, so I am glad to find out I can at least replace the wheel on it with the Z1 part. Any tips on how to replace it?

I will bit the bullet and shell out $45 for a cam guide wheel. Having worked at bike dealerships all my life, I am having a hard time swallowing paying that kind of money for a rubber wheel. But, I do certainly understand the rarity of NOS parts for this bike. I would also prefer not to use a NOS rubber part of undeterminate age and condition if I could find a fresher substitute.

[jensen]

Hi,

That must be a long time ago, because the Japanese Yen has reached is highest point against the USD. Prices of Japanese motorbike parts are sky-high at the moment.

Jensen

[e3steve]

At this point, I am so beyond budget on this project, I am forced to pinch pennies in order to get it finished up in the home stretch.
I couldn't find a cam chain tensioner mechanism at any price, so I am glad to find out I can at least replace the wheel on it with the Z1 part. Any tips on how to replace it?

I will bit the bullet and shell out $45 for a cam guide wheel. Having worked at bike dealerships all my life, I am having a hard time swallowing paying that kind of money for a rubber wheel. But, I do certainly understand the rarity of NOS parts for this bike. I would also prefer not to use a NOS rubber part of undeterminate age and condition if I could find a fresher substitute.

I'll be replacing mine with the one in the picture, but can do that this weekend if you're desperate. My old one is OK; I'm completely reconditioning the motor.

Which width screw centres do you have? The tensioner's width was changed at CB77E-1050999 (circa '66?) from 41mm to 32mm between fixing centres. Mine's the former.

PM me an offer if you're interested.

[LOUD MOUSE]

I have a way to save the rubber wheels as long as they aren't to terribly worn. .....lm

At this point, I am so beyond budget on this project, I am forced to pinch pennies in order to get it finished up in the home stretch.
I couldn't find a cam chain tensioner mechanism at any price, so I am glad to find out I can at least replace the wheel on it with the Z1 part. Any tips on how to replace it?

I will bit the bullet and shell out $45 for a cam guide wheel. Having worked at bike dealerships all my life, I am having a hard time swallowing paying that kind of money for a rubber wheel. But, I do certainly understand the rarity of NOS parts for this bike. I would also prefer not to use a NOS rubber part of undeterminate age and condition if I could find a fresher substitute.

[motobroker]

Mine are not terribly worn or cracked, just very hard from age.