Thanks for the info. I have the Honda service manuel and in it it clearly shows an alternator chain, in a very hard to get location. Sadly it was a Honda shop that I took it to and they quoted 2k for the job. On Nov 30, 2011, at 11:33 AM, surfswab wrote:
> No experience with that particular issue here either, but I like to > study up on such things. > > Judging from the exploded view of the alternator assembly for your > bike, I agree with Allen that the alternator looks like it's driven by > a shaft, not a chain. > > If you are hearing chain noise (sounds like marbles rattling around > the inside of the engine), it's more likely a cam chain tensioner > issue, caused by a weakened spring that maintains the tension. That's > a known Honda issue. > > If I'm correct (and I could very well not be), that could be a > blessing. According to the exploded view I looked at, most of the > alternator assembly parts for your bike have been discontinued. > > If it's the cam chain tensioner, that's repairable, but I can't tell > you how. You'll have to get a Clymer or Honda service manual and > study up on the procedure. I'd be wary of what your shop tells you. > It doesn't sound like they specialize in Hondas. > > You can see the exploded views of all the assemblies on your bike at > this link: > > http://www.servicehonda.com > > To navigate to your bike, click Easy OEM Lookup/Motorcycles/Honda, > then the year and make of your bike. > > > > > > On Nov 29, 10:34 pm, ej <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hey all, >> have had my 83 cb550sc for about 15years now, I don't own a car so I >> ride 365. well the bike is making noise and the shop says it is >> alternator chain, has anyone replaced one? How hard is it? what >> happens if I don't replace it? Any help would appreciated. I am at >> 57k miles and want to keep riding. thanks. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
