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hey guys i have just rebuilt my zx2r engine after hearing the cam chain rattle (it was worn out), and i thought it would be a good idea to get the engine back in shape. anyway i put everything back together, the manual i used wasnt amazing, but i got almost everything back in properly (biggest mistake was the gears and shifter forks cos woops). anyway got it going again and noticed there was still a rattly from the engine at like 3 - 4000 rpm and im pretty sure its the cam chain. would anybody be able to tell me how to put the cam chain back on properly (it was a new chain, tensioner and rails), i had the cams off, put the chain around them, tightened them down and made sure there were 29 links between the IN and EX marks. maybe i put the tensioner is wrong or put the chain on incorrectly, but any help would be greatly appreciated

may just be a case of giving it another adjustment after its been run in a little or is it a automatic adjuster

The chain tensioner is automatically adjusted in the ZX2. Just double checking, did you pull apart the tensioner and give it a really good clean? I pulled mine apart recently and it was disgusting the amount of crap that was stuck in there.

By the way, where did you get your timing chain from? I'm finding it hard to track down a part number, let alone anyone that stocks it for the Zx2!! The balius apparently uses the same engine, but that doesn't help when asking the stores lol.

this will help somewhat champ:

p.s. for a timing chain, contact southern cross sports. pricey, but new parts.


• Friction Plate 13088-1057

Clutch Gasket 11009-1884

Air Filter - 11013-1181

Battery Type Is 12n7 3b

Brake Calipers - Tokico S2 Calipers - Twin Piston.

Brake Pads Front - ( Toyo C93f-Hh = ) 1x Tokico T4204 + 1x T4201.

Brake Pads Front - Sbs 615lf

Brake Pads Rear - ( Toyo C93f-Hh = ) 1x Tokico T4204 + 1x T4201.

Brake Pads Rear - Sbs 615lf

Chain - 520 Size With 110 Links.

Clutch Cable - 54011-1285

Fork Bushes - Copper Outer/ Teflon Inner - 44065- 1096

Fork Oil - 400cc Of 10w ( Rsf)

Fork Seals - Vesrah Part Number Ar-4104

Front Brake Lever - 13236-1185

Front Clutch Lever - 46092-1161 .

Gearbox - 10/40 Sf Oil / 2.55 Ltrs With Oil Filter.

Left Side Rear Side Panel - 36001-1411

Main Jet Sizes- 125,128,128,125 From Left To Right.

Oil Filter - Champion F301

Oil Filter - Hiflofiltro Hf303

Rider Seat Unit - 53001-1585 ( Front )

Screw For Trip Switch - 92009 1172

Ebc Clutch Kit - Ck4508

Cdi Ecu Black Box - 21119 1290

Cam Chain 82RH - 92057-1371

Rocker Cover Gasket - 11009-1779

Cylinder Head Gasket - 11004-1224

Base Gasket - 11009-1780
A/C Generator Gasket Cover - 11009-1883

Valve Collet Set - 12011-1052

Choke Cable - 54017-1139

Handle Bar - 46003-13227

Pistons - 13001-1332

Exhaust Valves - 12005-1125

Carb to Airbox O Ring rubber - 92055-1515

Spark Plug Tunnel Gasket - 11009-1842

Float Bowl Gasket - 92055-1426

Throttle Cable - 54012-1440

Speedo Cable - 54001-1145

Stator Cover Gasket - 11009-1883

Sump Gasket - 11009-1885

Front Indicator - 23037-1262

Cam Chain 82RH - 92057-1371

Awesome thanks for that! Did you sort out the noise issue yet?

all sorted, my bike is ready for the road now, looking a little like frankenstein but it'll ride and I can rego it this week, I'll finally have pics to post!