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Timing chain slap

Ive been told the the noise im hearing at low rpms is a loose timing chain and that its pretty easy to tighten i just need to loosen a bolt and its spring loaded and will adjust its self. hard to explain which one it is but i had it pointed out to me. any way is any of this true?

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Hi mate,, no u cant adjust these like that ,,they are self adjusting,, but a good carb balance will even things out,, if the carbs arnt in sync that can give a rattly noise,, try that first,, ,they have only got to be out just a fraction and noises can accur,, have u changed the oil and filter to recently,,

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I got a running problem with my 750 zephyr, starts fine on full choke (cold) but if I 'try' to open thottle it dies. I really have to play with choke and throttle in order to get it to run. When warm its slightly better but still unrideable.Someone said "carbs" - Ive had them off so many times:- stripped them, ballanced them, checked for air leaks, fitted bigger main jets , Now on a 2nd set of carbs from a nice running zephyr! seems as its running weak and of course new plugs etc. Still No change!! Has anyone out there got any ideas. I'm getting pretty pissd now!!! Phil

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