Checking Cam Chain Tensioners.....

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May 1, 2012 | 04:32 PM

HDmikie

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Checking Cam Chain Tensioners.....

Just curious if it's a good idea to drain the oil before pulling off the cam cover. Anybody pulled the cover off without draining oil? Thanks!

May 1, 2012 | 04:56 PM

HammerheadC4

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I checked mine a couple times, I didn't drain the oil.
Bike was leaning on the kickstand when I removed the cam chest cover.

May 1, 2012 | 07:46 PM

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Thanks for the reply. This is good to know. I wasn't sure if oil would run out after pulling off the cover.

May 1, 2012 | 09:24 PM

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You will lose a little but just have a drain pan or rag to catch it. It will not amount to enough to worry about though. Good luck with the inspection!

May 1, 2012 | 10:29 PM

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Draining the oil from the tank will not affect the oil level in the engine sump, unless you drain the engine sump itself, & trust me--you DO NOT wanna mess with that drain plug. Imprecise installation of that plug can crack your cases.

May 2, 2012 | 05:52 AM

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Thanks again guys. Hey Dickie, I never heard how your special date went a few weeks ago. Last time I checked there was about 10 pages of posts waiting to hear about the date.........so how was it?