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...would low oil affect cam chain adjustment?...If it's the cam/head (bad news) mentioned, what would I need to do? With appreciation.........g.

I recently purchased this very fine, virtually new looking 1982 Honda CB900 Special with appx 20k miles from 'careful' original owner. Due to the pristine cond. I 'assumed' that the oil level would be o.k (alright, so I 'assumed' too much)...after noise started, I checked the oil... it wasn't 'OK ...