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Old May 10, 2022 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
Worn thru cam chain shoes, generally as a rule, do not take the entire engine out.
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It might if you keep driving it long past shoe disintegration because you had had ear buds in. Bad practice!
That said, the selling dealer should've done a better job going over the bike/motor before selling it.

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Old May 10, 2022 | 06:17 PM
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Dealer did not give a ****. They had a used bike to flip and they did..
 
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Old May 10, 2022 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jeddyfreddy20
I know this is an old thread but what did you end up doing? I’m having the same issue. Shavings and shoe pieces in the cam chest. Hoping I can get away without a rebuild.
The OP never posted after his first post. He’s long gone. Start a new thread. If you want anyone to read your thread, try to put ***** or a double entendre in the title.
 
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