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Engine Mechanical TopicsDiscussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.
Worn thru cam chain shoes, generally as a rule, do not take the entire engine out.
Scott
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.
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.