The Cam Screw Up

Yeah even Mr Miyagi screws up some time wrong alinement for XS650 cam plus the fix.

[@topturretgunner]

Ah what the heck Miyagi? Mistakes are a part of being human. I really appreciate the darn near bullet proof motor in the XS 650. My cousin ran a Triumph Bonneville as a flat track racer for a while back in the 60’s when I was a kid. I’m surprised that Yamaha didn’t put thrust washers on those camshafts between the bearings and the end plates. Thanks for another good video. Don’t be to hard on yourself. We all make mistakes. It’s just part of learning. Take care my friend. A wave of the hand to you and Mrs. Miyagi from Florida and this old retired truck driver.

[@outlaw86custom]

Thanks for watching and the comments... Best wishes for 2022

[@lowellanderson6532]

They're still putting erasers on pencils which indicates we're all still making mistakes; and all still learning.Thanks for another informative video!

[@zacdingal]

We all make mistakes! Love you videos, keep um coming! Respect from the UK.

[@outlaw86custom]

Thank you very much... thanks for watching.

[@chrisburton8402]

i thought it was off but i thought i was wrong good catch

[@outlaw86custom]

Thanks stupid is as stupid does 🤣

[@johnaeliason]

Uff da, well I matched your other video, looks like I’ll follow suit here too. Thanks for the video update. If possible I would replace that other video with this segment in there. I think you can do that on KZbin, so more folks don’t install it improperly. Thanks again for showing the right way to do it, it’s a big help! Love the videos!

[@marcostoledo5881]

Thank you for another great video, your videos are among the best, even when is to correct some mistake...

[@outlaw86custom]

Even I screw up once in awhile thanks for watching.

[@VELO1967]

Respect for admitting the mess up :- )

[@outlaw86custom]

I try to do my best but sometimes I mess up. Miyagi

[@johngriffin141]

Oh, that engine lift setup you have is sweet! I have to get my son in law to help me install the engines.

[@outlaw86custom]

Thanks , Easy to make and it really helps.

[@lska7853]

Hi Mr. Miyagi I have a problem my new cam chain is one link to short got my Yamaha parts from Partizzla. Any idea what is wrong?

[@outlaw86custom]

Double check that your chain is not hanging up on the crank sprocket it can cause a shortening of the chain. Let me know if is not the problem. Thanks for watching.

[@lska7853]

I got the chain on. Had to remove the bearing on the one side and then lift up and install the bearing. Maybe my head gaskets were thicker, Thanks

[@annihilationcontrol6369]

I am about to be doing this on my 75 because I’m having issues getting it to start and it’s got brand new tc bro carbs and mikes xs ignition and still can’t get it to start correctly. Just try’s floods and oddly back fires when I turn the key off lol I’m down to cam chain timing ? Also it spits out the carb alittle bit when trying to start I know there millions of videos but do you think it sounds like cam chain timing ?

[@outlaw86custom]

It could be very well cam time anytime you have a backfire it is usually cam timing. Thanks for watching

[@annihilationcontrol6369]

@@outlaw86custom well we checked the chain tensioner and adjusted the valves and it stopped doing the back fire and we turned the ignition system on clutch side some and it almost found the spot but we ran out of room of adjustment . Is there an adjustment on the opposite side of where you adjust your ignition system to give you more room to work with on clutch side or is what you got to work with all you got ,and I’m fore sure down to engine timing ? If that makes sense

[@outlaw86custom]

@@annihilationcontrol6369 the other side is for advancing and not charging of ignition now if the weights and springs are screwed up you could have a little problems too.

[@annihilationcontrol6369]

@@outlaw86custom right I see well when my buddy gets another full day ,we going to do a little more messing with it and if no luck I’m just down to timing I suppose. Which I guess isn’t too bad of a job either Just ready for a ride lol 😂

[@wolfeyes9357]

How the hell you figure which way cam goes?

[@outlaw86custom]

Large thread inside goes to the right hand side for mechanical advancement mount to.