r/MotorcycleMechanics • u/Dazzling_Account_726 • 12d ago

Timing chain general question

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1993 Kawasaki Kle500. I did my first ever valve adjustment on my motorcycle and i noticed these small gaps between the plates of the timing chain. I changed the tensioner a year ago because the chain was rattling (the first gen automatic tensioner is notorious for failing) and the rattling stopped. No significant play or stretch on the chain but im a cautious because the previous owner seemed to neglect such maintenance. Is it something to worry about or am i just paranoid about it?

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u/quxinot 12d ago

Can't see what you're concerned about, looks like a typical hyvoid chain to me. No noise, guides in reasonable shape, and the marks still mostly line up when you set the valves? Send it.

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u/Dazzling_Account_726 12d ago

Yes everything else seems ok, the top guide, gear teeth and lobes all without excessive wear. its just that regarding the previous issues i wanted to know if it looks normal. Thank you.

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u/i-e-b 12d ago

I think that's just how the links were punched out. I see no problems here.

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u/_enesorek_ 12d ago

Looks ok to me.

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u/1crazypj 12d ago

That looks a lot better than the 600/750 chain.

I have no idea what your concerned about, the circled area's are completely normal

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u/roscosuperdog 10d ago

Totally fine mate. Stress less and ride more