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Re: oil. The original specs was for 30w in the summer (20w in the winter). I've read that the needle bearings used on our cranks don't like too thick of oil. The oil will just be "pushed" along and won't lubricate. A good 30w detergent (if you can get it) is still a great oil. But since the 30w oils...

Hello,

I see some rollers listed on ebay and other sites for the cam chain tensioner. Just the roller. But looking at mine, I don't see how it comes apart in order to just change the roller.

Any advice on how to do this?

Thanks!

GG

Hello,

I see some rollers listed on ebay and other sites for the cam chain tensioner. Just the roller. But looking at mine, I don't see how it comes apart in order to just change the roller.

Any advice on how to do this?

Thanks!

GG

Hello! I'm reassembling my Superhawk, and would like to know about the crush washers at the very top of the head. Some of them have to seal oil (all)? The originals appear to be aluminum. I can get copper washers. I always had a bit of leakage from some of these washers. I just don't know if copper ...

Hello - I've searched the forum but can't find the info I need. I have a 1966 Superhawk and would like to change the cam chain roller (mine is very hard, brittle and notched). It has a little oil scoop on one side, and two tabs on the other. Is there an obvious what to get it apart that I'm missing?...

Update on Superhawk - it was the head gasket. An inside piece pretty much disintegrated, which explains why it was pressurizing the crankcase so much. There is a very small scratch in the cylinder where the piston sucked the piece of gasket in and it rubbed up and down for awhile. But honing will cl...

Thanks Geoff - yes, these are basically my conclusions. I've pretty much ruled out a worn valve guide - this happened rather suddenly, and the bike has been maintained well. I guess the top end is coming off. (sigh)

Have a great day!

GG