Timing Nightmare

[vvbluerider]

Originally Posted by gv550

This morning I found a 1700 Nomad for sale, bought it and have it in my garage.
I removed the fuel tank, the top rad hose, unbolted the coils and laid them over the bracket, pulled the spark plug, moved the air switch valve back, removed the plastichrome covers...... and lifted the front valve cover off. I did not loosen or remove any motor mounts. 50 minutes of easy work and I can see the timing marks on the front cam.... piece of cake.
I have pictures but too big to load here, give me your email and I'll send them to you.

I believe you're right on being able to access the front timing chain without removing the engine. Been busy working on another bike but plan to get going on this timing work soon. I'll keep you posted as to how it ends up.

Funny how a dealer can not even answer a simple question like this. Does not give me any confidence in the Kawasaki dealer network.