Dave,

In my opinion, doing a chain replacement is a two person job; one to manage the two ends of the chain, on to turn the engine. Unless you use the tool that goes over the top of the sprocket.

When doing my first chain replacement, on a 617, I wasn't prepared for the slippery weight of the chain and dropped it into the chain case. After a few minutes of major panic, I was able to hook the end with a bent coat hanger and pull it out. I then secured both ends with bungee cords to keep tension on the chain and got a helper to turn the engine. Fortunately no slipped gear teeth or lost timing. Think I was very lucky.

ewstan

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gsxr
[B]Randy,

This job actually started as a timing chain replacement, but ended as a valve seal job with the old chain still installed! That job scares me, I really don't want to drop a chain link or side plate down there. Probably stuff it with rags tightly on both sides while I'm working on the chain links!