Kawasaki ER-5 / KLE 500 / GPZ 500 / EX 500
The engine has 45.000km but it “broke” 10.000km before because of a few bent valves. So it was all restored except the chain, until now.
How to replace a closed cam chain | timing chain on a motorcycle with a cam chain between the cylinders
Cam chain replacement on a motorcycle
I was to build a KLE 500 based travel enduro, so I got a GPZ 500 and took the engine, carbs and CDI to transplant. Only to find out that it was too much hastle. The KLE frame I had needed some welding, which I could have done myself but I wasn't in the mood, so the frame went into the trash and now I have a 701 supermoto which I use to travel. The engines are a bit old style with the primary chains, heavy as well, but bullet proof, they go 100 Mm easy. I am happy as the 701 is another league in handling, power and weight.
Appreciate the follow thru on what many would just part with the bike for. It looks well cared for. Glad that it was you who owned it, opposed to a person less gifted. Stay safe.
The service manual makes you do so many more steps than this, your video is going to save me buying a new head gasket to inspect/replace rod bushings and possible a crankshaft. Yes... the manual tells you to remove the cylinder heads completely, it is crazy.
what a fantastic video im so gratefull you made this . i have a kle 500 . and it needs the primary chain done and ill do cam chain too. .the motor looks so strong i have never had one before. i really think i bought well .i can do this cause of you . live long and prosper my friend . i will watch this for a long time .
Thank you so much for posting this video! You saved me a lot of trouble. I need to check crank bearings, thought clutch needs to be removed completely, looks like i was wrong.
Nice video, few words would make it even better. GL
Thanks for the video. I have to replace my transmission due to the front sprocket threading the counter shaft. This video has most of the steps I need to get the job done. My bike has 60,000kms on the clock. do you think I should do the cam chain while I have it apart?
Professional job indeed. Bravo!
Thank you
Wow, great video!
I watched ths at 2x speed and it was even more awesome.
good job lici, amazing
+Pablo Zapater Méndez Thanks bro!!
thank for your video. i love kle500 i have 1994 model kle is light and fast.
i wouldn't call 200 kg light
It's not fast either, but I like it anyway 😁
bravo nice job !!!
Great work :)
cool video, thanks
Every how many km is it advisable to replace this chain? I noticed that the piece costs 42 euros .... And the work? Thank you
hi, is it normal on these engines to have oil in the stator cover? i have a 454ltd. thanks
Did you replace the connecting rod bolts ?
good afterrnoon brother, can i use quick gaskit without joint oh the enginer ?
Thank you for your helping
A am from Egypt Cairo
Where did you get your cam chain from? If you could send me a link that would be great. What are your opinions on the Hi Vo Cam Chains that are separable so you do not have to split the cases?
i bought in a Kawasaki store, and there was no other option... i don't know too much about hte separable cam chains
I have a 95 en500 is it the same process?
great
Hola yo le quiero revisar los casquetes de biela ser difícil revisarlos y cuanto de aprete lleva
you are crazy!
i have a kawasaki er5 c1. can you put the link in the description where you bought the timing chain? thanks
hi, I bought in a Kawasaki shop, but you can find here www.cmsnl.com/kawasaki-motorcycle_model11372/ or www.proeuroparts.com/es/recambio-kawasaki/-/catalog/060010070 or any other web
CronoCueva thanks a lot man
sincronizaste las válvulas? suenan un poco. gracias por el video
Usted sabe de estos motores
Magnet on 4:46, did you put something on it to keep it in one peace? Thank you
yes! because ones brokes a few years ago, im not sure but i think it was NURAL 21
hi ,did you have a related vid ,how to remove the starter from a kle 500?
+dimo dimi Sorry i don't have it but is really easy, the starter have only two bolts. the problem is that you have to remove also the stator cover, if you don't remove it you won't be able to mount the starter. I recommend you remove the stator cover first because you will understant better how to remove (pull) then the starter. Don't worry for the chain from the starter to the stator, don't have any specific position (obviously). be careful with the oil.
thanks mate!!!i wil try ///
Hola Cronocueva, tengo una KLE que no le va un cilindro. Tiene el 50 % de potencia, que crees que pueda ser?
Hola, no lo se, pueden ser muchas cosas. Pero empieza mirando si hace chispa la bujía, supongo que debe ir por allí.
@@CronoCueva Gracias.
I'd have loved to see the part of the timing synch of the two camshafts
Marco Ullasci Sorry, but the battery ran out before the synchronization, I kown it would be the best part of the video... If you want I can sent you some pictures who explain how to synchronize. Sorry for my english.
CronoCueva Thanks for your availability, I don't need it right now. How long did the entire process took to you? The liquid gasket avoided completely the need for new regular gaskets? By hte way your english is fine.
Marco Ullasci Almost two days, but it was my first time. Maybe I can do it now in one entire day. And yes, the liquid gasket replace the normal paper gasket, but only with oil and water, no petrol.
+Marco Ullasci Hi, i have a new video and i think it could be interesting for you. kzhead.info/sun/Z7F-Y8xwg2OsrHA/bejne.html
Спасибо
Sir do you ever had a problem caused by slicone gasket ?
+Erciyes Çeteci only once because i used in the carburetor (i had no option) but the product specify that is not for petrol contact. It dissolves with petrol.
Thank you very much sir, i tought with the oil pressure in the engine will blow them but its not possible i think :)
Every how many km is it advisable to replace this chain? thanks
Hello, as far as i know, you should never change it if it's not damaged, and if you damage provably it's because you have a serious injury with the camshaft or something, for example, my engine was rebuild years before because of broken valves...
how do i know what year my engine is from? the vin on it is ex500ae240257
I have no idea, sorry.
Вот такого цирка я ещё не видел............ремонт через одно отверстие!
a bit late since you posted this, but now i come in the same situation to change the timing chain on my kle... i wanna ask if you can make a recomandation about some best manufacturers of the chain. thanks!
No idea sorry, I bought it at a kawasaki store, they only have a closed chain available there, but if you look at other suppliers, you might find an open one, which would make the job much easier.
@@CronoCueva so, when you change the chain at 63 k km you must change the tensioner and guide chains also, or just the chain will do? thx!
I hear a ratle noise in my engine, my mechanic friend told me its 99% the chain. I have a ltd 454, the engine looks totaly the same
Prijatelju na kojoj kilometraži si zamenio fazni lanac. Napiši nam i na koju kilažu se stežu šrafovi. Evo ti like za klip
Какой момент затяжки коренных бугелей????
Hello, can you send me an email to write? I am building an engine equal and there is a part that I am missing and I do not know where it is going, it is from the internal oil pipeline
Moin erstmal und so was haben öffentlich gemacht eine Schande für jeden Deutschen Motoren Instandsetzer keine Lagerschalen erneuert sowas macht nicht
Frank, kako misliš nema ležajeva? Nema aksijalnih ležajeva na radilici, i velikoj pesnici?
bravo
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