Cam Chain Removal XR400

[Shayne O’NeilMember]

Hi all, been awhile since I posted but finally getting active again. quick question for the XR experts in here.

Just wondering if anyone can give me a heads up on replacing the cam chain without having to remove the side covers. The cylinder etc is at the shop getting rebored so I thought I’d get into trying to change the cam chain.

Have looked and searched but cannot find anything particular and the manual doesn’t even mention cam chain replacement.

Bike is a 2000 XR 400 currently in the process of upgrading the suspension and giving it a good freshen up both bodywork and engine wise.

Planned work is:

Mikuni Pumper Carb
Gold Valve suspension with new springs
RSW Top Triple Clamp
New Vapour speedo
XR’s only Exhaust
Powerbomb Header
426 kit
Top end recondition
Stage 2 Cam
New plastics
New seat cover
Heavy Duty Clutch Kit and springs
Powdercoated frame
Clarke 16lt Tank (old one cracked at join marks)
renthal Bars
Barkbusters
Hyde bashplate
Alloy Rear disc guard
New bearings all round
plus more to follow when cashflow catches up.

Will post pics of the reconditioned beast in the near future.

Cheers

Bulla

[Shayne O’NeilMember]

Found the answer – unfortunately looks like I will have to remove the rh side cover and clutch basket. Need to put the new clutch in anyway and will give me a chance to check around the bottom end as well.

[GregMember]

Yeah sorry just seen this thread as I have been out. Yeah right side cover clutch, clutch basket and case out like you said. Easy from there mate.

TB

[Shayne O’NeilMember]

Cheers TB

Will post on here if I have any issues

Thanks

[Shayne O’NeilMember]

Cam chain all changed, just broke the bloody clutch centre when I was tightening it back up – should have used the special tool instead of the stand in screwdrivers – managed to pick up a used one for $65 – Lesson learnt, get the shop to tension it up with the special tool for $5:(

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