A HOW TO : 610 Cam Chain Replacement

**sumofergie** · 07-18-2011

cool, thanks! Is that pretty much the same for most model?? Im lookin at either the 510 or 610. I have seen videos and they look crazy fast especially compared to my little one! lol Thanks alot!

**JonXX** · 07-19-2011

14,907 miles, 11 clicks out (specified replacement point). I was at four clicks out at 9800 miles. It went fast. The only difference in my riding is the addition of a 40 mile per day commute down the highway. Hmm...

**Moto' GP** · 12-06-2011

how did you remove the nut infront of the flywheel? my penny just crumbled once i attempted to pop that nut

**Mass** · 12-06-2011

Impact gun worked for me ....

**Circus** · 12-06-2011

You can use the Motion Pro Gear Jammer.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/..._locking_tool/

**phennliegh** · 12-06-2011

I used a short piece of 3/8" copper tube, scrap from installing a sink.
Flattened an end and then bent it in to a "V", viewed from the end.
It deformed very nicely to the gears and came out in one piece.
It was free and available when I needed it.

**Moto' GP** · 12-06-2011

Air gun popped it right off, no problem. now i need to finr a hex to fit the cam bolt, and a socket big enough to hold on to the balancer with

**Circus** · 12-06-2011

Regarding the hex for the cam bolts. Use a new allen key. Several members have attempted to use used ones and have stripped the head, and that cannot be fun to deal with. Do yourself a favor a buy a new one that fits on your socket wrench.

**Moto' GP** · 12-07-2011

Originally Posted by Circus

Regarding the hex for the cam bolts. Use a new allen key. Several members have attempted to use used ones and have stripped the head, and that cannot be fun to deal with. Do yourself a favor a buy a new one that fits on your socket wrench.

Do you know what size this allen is? also what size is the nut on the balance shaft?

**Circus** · 12-07-2011

The allen is 5mm. I am not sure which one is the balance shaft but if it's the big one on the (riders) right side that you attempted to jam with a penny, then that one is 38mm.

**_luke_** · 12-08-2011

I bought probably the best supermoto ever made - husky 610 08

Because the speedo was reseted? or maby replaced it had 1200km wehn i bought it. Now it has 1800km and it is winter time. Because exhaust valves cover was leaking oil i started to tear down everything...i have to make shure everithing is OK

My cam chain has 8 clicks. Since i am checking valve clerance, gaskets,cleaning everithing up... and everithing si apart i will change chain too. Valves cover will be painted red, just as clutch and ignition covers! This article is just beautiful. Probably better than repair manual!

Greetings from Slovenia, Europe! Luke

**Moto' GP** · 12-08-2011

Im Doing a cam chain for a friend right now, his tensioner was 15 clicks out

**_luke_** · 12-09-2011

How many clicks does it have when its brand new?

Service manual tells you that cam chain should be replaced when there are 10 clicks!

**Circus** · 12-09-2011

I think in the range of 4-6. I replaced mine recently and then checked it, and was surprised to find the brand new cam chain at 6 clicks.

**Moto' GP** · 12-11-2011

thanks for the help

**Moto' GP** · 12-14-2011

Question.

The timing mark on the cam gear, is that actually on a tooth, or does it split 2 teeth? cause mine splits 2 teeth, and i can't quite get it to sit at the case like the picture shows, but my cam lobes are all facing down... so am i correct, or should i try again to get that timing mark at the case?

**Circus** · 12-14-2011

I did mine several months ago, but I recall it was pretty much like the photo from Dirty Hucker. I think you would know it if you are off by an entire tooth. Perhaps you can rotate the crank until you get back to TDC and check both marks again. Is the chain properly seated on the bottom gear?

Here is a shot from the service manual. Don't think it helps a whole lot but at least you know.

**_luke_** · 12-24-2011

Originally Posted by Circus

I think in the range of 4-6. I replaced mine recently and then checked it, and was surprised to find the brand new cam chain at 6 clicks.

So what is your advice? Is it nesesary to replace cam chain at 8 clicks since 6 clicks is brand new?

**Circus** · 12-24-2011

I changed mine because I also wanted to do a valve adjustment at the same time. Otherwise I would have waited until 9 or 10 clicks. Mine was at 8 clicks at 9000 miles, and I would guess it would have taken another 2000-5000 miles to get to 10 clicks. If you are at eight I would recommend you wait until 9 or 10 clicks.

**Meeh** · 01-18-2012

Changed my cam chain last weekend. Stripped the bike down and brought it over to the dealer and worked on the bike with him. Bought the bike with a worn chain and the difference is night and day. She runs absolutely buttery smooth now

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**gabik** · 02-11-2012

i have almost finished mine... gosh the chain was so nakered! it damaged reed valve and its screw! tensioner was up to the end and chain was loose.
replaced chain and camshaft (water pump mount snapped) and followed Your idea with red paint(painted waterpump cover) also replaced carb breathers for red ones. tomorrow big day. after the covers will dry install and firing up! smashing. hope all will be good...

**uaza** · 03-12-2012

can you guys post photos of the mounted bike w/ red covers?

also, you guys with tensioners with more than 10 clicks that got the reed valve damaged did you replace it or what?

I need to replace my chain ASAP since I'm at 12 clicks already.. I'll need to buy all the parts overseas so I wanted to know if there are any part not listed that I should also buy just to be safe... (I don't want to start the process and have to wait weeks for a small part)

**_luke_** · 03-13-2012

Originally Posted by uaza

can you guys post photos of the mounted bike w/ red covers?

also, you guys with tensioners with more than 10 clicks that got the reed valve damaged did you replace it or what?

I need to replace mine ASAP since I'm at 12 clicks already.. I'll need to buy all the parts overseas so I wanted to know if there's any part not listed that I should also buy just to be safe... (I don't want to start the process thing and have to wait weeks for a small part)

I´ve got 10 clicks and reed valve is a bit damaged. Ill change just reed valve
SPACER. All the parts are 100% listed

**gabik** · 03-13-2012

I have had to replace carbon reed valve plus one screw and also metal protector sleigh on top.

**AndrewIoannou** · 03-23-2012

Originally Posted by gabik

I have had to replace carbon reed valve plus one screw and also metal protector sleigh on top.

Hello everyone from Europe-Greece!I bought this bike 1 week ago and needs a GOOD service!Gabik how many clicks you were out and make you that damage?I am 15 clicks out and my valves cover is like new just a scratch on it!

**gabik** · 03-23-2012

Originally Posted by AndrewIoannou

Hello everyone from Europe-Greece!I bought this bike 1 week ago and needs a GOOD service!Gabik how many clicks you were out and make you that damage?I am 15 clicks out and my valves cover is like new just a scratch on it!

unfortunatelly it was on same end and chain was loose!!! do not get to this stage - 10 clicks out and replace it!
cheers

**Markenzi Pg** · 04-15-2012

H Guys
....Im now waiting cam chain and will replace it soon as posible,but I will change my piston rings too...
My sm610 has 14.000km(8.500miles).
How many miles I have to ride slower for better snaps because new parts(piston rings,cam chain)?
Thanks

**_luke_** · 04-15-2012

After cam chain and piston rings replacement, you should let husky run by itself for few minutes, till rings warm up and fit to clylinder...lets say, warm it up to working temperature and then for cca 100km drive it normaly. There should be no problems. When i do engine overhaul i put cca 1dcl two stroke oil in gas tank, for lover friction...

**gabik** · 04-15-2012

Hi did you put standard rings or oversized? Cheers

**Markenzi Pg** · 04-15-2012

Originally Posted by gabik

Hi did you put standard rings or oversized? Cheers

Standard,Factory Rings...

**AndrewIoannou** · 04-18-2012

Hello again,today i started the process to change my cam chain.The tensioner was 15 clicks out and the chain was very loose.I bought this bike in this condition and i am doing a full service at this time.I painted the footpegs and the stand black powder coat and the exhaust protectors and engine covers also!I want also to paint rims and swing arm!I will uplod new photos when i'll finish it!Sorry for my English guys!I'm a member from Greece!

**motocrossism** · 04-20-2012

I've never ripped apart my 610 but I'm having the valves adjusted along with a few other things at a local shop. Do you have to break the cam chain on a 610 to adjust the valves? And what are the valve specs for intake and exhaust? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

**gabik** · 04-20-2012

you dont have to break chain, just take generator rotor off. and valves are 0.05mm each. try to find manual they are easy to download if can not find i will send you pdf one. cheers

**Owen J** · 11-13-2012

This is a great thread with so much info in it............not that I'm being critical or anything but I think I'm right in saying the OP has got the figure wrong when it comes to the cylinder head nut torque settings (he's quoted 18.4 ft/lbs).

The manual isn't desperately clear (in text or pictures) but I read it as being 27.5 ft/lbs + 90 degrees

This is for the four M10 nuts (two inside the head cover and two on the outside on the rhs as you are sat on the bike).

The manual does also quote a figure of 18.4 ft/lbs which I think is for the single M8 nut which sits at the front of the cylinder between the two exhaust ports.

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