Putting cam and piston in Raptor. HotCam's instructions says replace timing chain if more then a year old. It's a 2001 but ran alright before. Do I HAVE to replace it?

 

They run less than 20 bucks and have a brittle history. Replace it.

 

Really $20 I saw it at Riva for like $66. Where can I get it for $20 bud? Thx.

 

I picked one up from the local dealership, twice now. I thought someone had posted a link or two for cheap cam chains but I searched and couldnt find them. Maybe someone can slide in and help you out.

 

Anyone know cheapest place to get a timing chain?

 

The 2001 is $60-80. The 2002 and up cam chain is about $22

Dont aske me why, they are the same.

 

So is it o.k. to use a 02 on a 01?

 

I been doing it for years with good results. I believe that maybe Yamaha switched vendors for the chain, the only reason I can think of for such a drastic price difference.

 

u might better replace it b/c as long as ur in there u might better do it and not have to rip it apart 3 months from now and do it then, not to mention if it does break then u are ganna have a costly mistake. most likely if u get the timing chain through yamaha its the cheapest, mine for my yfz was like $13

 

Thats kool I will definitely do that. Thx guys.