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quanttrom · March 16th, 2012, 07:11 AM

I am questioning the direction in which the bike engine is being turned.

I know the Service Manual says to turn clockwise. I made the assumption that this means turn the wrench clockwise(as in your videos) but I think that might be incorrect.Not an ask me how I know moment but I did it just like you !

Since turning the engine in that fashion tensions the side of the timing chain that is closest to the chain tensioner and exerting that force onto the chain tensioner I am not quite sure it is the right direction.
I believe that under normal circumstances the engine will be turning in the opposite direction. I will verify that tonight when I am back home.

If the engine is turning in the opposite direction during normal operation it would only make sense to adjust the valves turning it in that direction as well.

March 16th, 2012, 07:11 AM	#190
quanttrom ninjette.org member Name: QUANT Location: Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 176	I am questioning the direction in which the bike engine is being turned. I know the Service Manual says to turn clockwise. I made the assumption that this means turn the wrench clockwise(as in your videos) but I think that might be incorrect.Not an ask me how I know moment but I did it just like you ! Since turning the engine in that fashion tensions the side of the timing chain that is closest to the chain tensioner and exerting that force onto the chain tensioner I am not quite sure it is the right direction. I believe that under normal circumstances the engine will be turning in the opposite direction. I will verify that tonight when I am back home. If the engine is turning in the opposite direction during normal operation it would only make sense to adjust the valves turning it in that direction as well.