Chain Tensioner
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Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Gods Vacation Home, Kodak, Tn.
Ok, Stupid question...
I'm sure greater minds than mine have pondered this. Why is there a 'wearing' part on an engine? I mean since this cam chain tensioner is a planned obsolescence item, no one has come up with a idler gear to replace it.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Boise, ID
Because moving parts suffer wear and tear??? If you have multiple surfaces that rub against each other then you'll get wear.
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Road Warrior
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From: Yuba City, Ca.
Thank you very much for the post! I really appreciate it!
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From: SE Michigan
Every manufacturer weighs the cost vs expected service life of the parts that comprise their products.
If every single part was the most costly, longest lasting, their bikes would be a lot more expensive. You think, oh, tensioners, how much can they cost? But it adds up quickly when you manufacture at scale.
They did upgrade the design to be a lot more reliable than in years past
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