Checking the cam chain tensioners?
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From: Flat Rock, NC
i pulled my timing cover to have a look today. if it wasn't for this site i would not have known they could be a problem. i have a little over 36 k on the bike and the front one didn't look too bad. i need to get a mirror to get a better look at the back one.
manual says any more than 1/2 the thickness of the shoe is reason for replacement. is this the portion they mean by the shoe?
from what i can see, the rear one looks about the same as the front. if that is the case, any advice on what i should do? i was thinking about putting it back togther as is & re-inspecting in about 10,000 miles.i wasn't sure how to pull the tensioner back to get a better look at it. any tips?
manual says any more than 1/2 the thickness of the shoe is reason for replacement. is this the portion they mean by the shoe?from what i can see, the rear one looks about the same as the front. if that is the case, any advice on what i should do? i was thinking about putting it back togther as is & re-inspecting in about 10,000 miles.i wasn't sure how to pull the tensioner back to get a better look at it. any tips?
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Ditto on that.
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thanks for the replies. i'll take everyones advice & replace them. from what i've found searching ths site, it seems i am no where near replacing them. i need to pull the tank, rocker covers, pushrod covers & the cam plate. most of which will be all new to me.just to clarify, the only reason for the picture with the caliper was to verify if that is the portion the manual refers to as the shoe thickness.
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Your welcome to bring it to Vermont anytime and I'd help ya do the work if you like. Don't know what exit you're from in Joisey, but I grew up on the Vernon border and it's a 4 hour trip from there to here. With the manual it is pretty easy. I would suggest going hydraulic if you plan on keeping the scoot for a long time. There's some other tips and suggestions that I would have along the way as well.
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Your welcome to bring it to Vermont anytime and I'd help ya do the work if you like. Don't know what exit you're from in Joisey, but I grew up on the Vernon border and it's a 4 hour trip from there to here. With the manual it is pretty easy. I would suggest going hydraulic if you plan on keeping the scoot for a long time. There's some other tips and suggestions that I would have along the way as well.
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