XL500 counterbalancer chain tension?

[jP!ll]

Hi all, I recently replaced the bottom half of the crankcase on an XL500, and after getting the two halves back together im noticing that the counterbalancer timing chain is pretty loose. Unfortunately I didnt take note of its tension before disassembling the case, so I dont know if it was previously that way or not (although it seems much looser than it should be). There dont appear to be any adjusters for the chain and the clymer book doesnt say anything about it either so Im a bit stumped. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[hillsy]

If there's no way to adjust it then it's worn / stretched and needs replacing.

 

[DohcBikes]

how much does the chain cost

 

[ex119x]

The XL500S counterbalancer chain is adjusted by an eccentric on the balancer itself. With the clutch cover off, the adjuster is a ring with a tab and a spring around the front balancer. Loosen the 6mm bolt holding the eccentric and allow the spring to move the eccentric. Sometimes things are a little stickie and you need to move it a little and then let the spring set the tension.

 

[crazypj]

The XL500S counterbalancer chain is adjusted by an eccentric on the balancer itself. With the clutch cover off, the adjuster is a ring with a tab and a spring around the front balancer. Loosen the 6mm bolt holding the eccentric and allow the spring to move the eccentric. Sometimes things are a little stickie and you need to move it a little and then let the spring set the tension.

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