RezoD
10-29-2006, 09:02 AM
I know I'm cross posting, but I need as much feedback as possible.
Hey guys, got a quick question that hopefully someone can shed some light on. My cam chain tensioner (the original one) broke about a month and a half ago, my bike jumped timing and bent the exhaust valves. I replaced those 3 items, and it ran better than before. :) Fast forward to yesterday... My bike jumped timing, and because of last time, I knew to shut it down immediately. I'm tearing into it currently, and just found something.. The cam chain tensioner allows the cam chain to slacken, but does not automatically re-tighten itself. Is there a way to lock it where it's at so that the chain stays as taught as it is? I know that wouldn't be ideal, but I don't want to have to pull my exhaust off before every ride to make sure that my chain tensioner is still tight.
I didn't have directions/instructions as far as installing the new one when I bought it, and I didn't have a manual, so I wasn't sure if that T was supposed to stay in there (I didn't think it would fit with the screw in it.. does it?).
Thanks in advance boys,
Travis
Hey guys, got a quick question that hopefully someone can shed some light on. My cam chain tensioner (the original one) broke about a month and a half ago, my bike jumped timing and bent the exhaust valves. I replaced those 3 items, and it ran better than before. :) Fast forward to yesterday... My bike jumped timing, and because of last time, I knew to shut it down immediately. I'm tearing into it currently, and just found something.. The cam chain tensioner allows the cam chain to slacken, but does not automatically re-tighten itself. Is there a way to lock it where it's at so that the chain stays as taught as it is? I know that wouldn't be ideal, but I don't want to have to pull my exhaust off before every ride to make sure that my chain tensioner is still tight.
I didn't have directions/instructions as far as installing the new one when I bought it, and I didn't have a manual, so I wasn't sure if that T was supposed to stay in there (I didn't think it would fit with the screw in it.. does it?).
Thanks in advance boys,
Travis