Wave Oil Change Problem

[madjbs]

I just changed the oil on my wave however I made a slight mistake at the start. There is 2 bolts under the engine, one which is at a slight angle and one pointing straight down. I wasn’t paying much attention to what I was doing and instead of undoing the straight down bolt I took the slightly angled out. Just as it came out a long spring shot out and something inside the hole moved as well. I put it back in and changed the oil but now the engine seems to be a bit noisy although I could be imagining it. Does anyone know what exactly that bolt and spring etc.. is for? Im paranoid I put it back in wrong or something!

Thanks

Jake

[Crossy]

What you removed is known in technical terms as a 'ping-farkit", it goes 'ping' you say 'farkit'.

I don't know the Wave itself, but I suspect that it's a detent spring for the gearbox and probably has (had) a ball bearing on the end of the spring. Probably be a wise move to take it to Somchai Motorcycles (branches in sheds all over the country) and tell him what you did so he can laugh and install a new ball if required.

Is the gearbox still changing reliably?

EDIT modified for the naughty-word filter

Edited June 12, 2007 by Crossy

[madjbs]

That sounds about right, it still seems to change gear ok but I think I will pop in to see Somchai for peace of mind. Will it do any damage riding it do you know?

Cheers

Jake

[colino]

nice one crossy

[Loz]

Don't ride it, just to be on the safe side. but second hand GOOD engines are only about 7k bht. thats if its completly Tommied!

I think you'll be alright my self. but next time take care, eh?

Loz

[Japhrodisiac]

It sounds like you removed the cam chain tensioner bolt and spring. The engine rattle is from a loose can chain most likely. You can take it to any dealer and they can retension the cam chain and make sure you didn't loose any parts.

[PeaceBlondie]

Not to be saying "I told you so," but to admit that some things are not as easy as they seem - I almost never change my oil. Especially in Thailand, where Somchai only charges a farthing or two for labor. No matter how inept Somchai the mechanic may be on a bad day, I'm even inepter.

[madjbs]

It seems it was infact the cam chain tensioner. I found a manual onine for the old c70 which told how to adjust but I have found now that my wave seems to have been updated and the cam chain adjusts itself. It all works fine now anyway so I think im going to give somchai a miss.

Out of interest does anybody know where you can buy full maintenance manuals for these bikes? I know the local mechanic will be cheap but I enjoy working on them myself.

Thanks

Jake