Cam chain tensioner

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Glover400
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Cam chain tensioner

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Hi guys, about to start some work on my bike over the winter. I've just had the MOT done and passed... My mechanic listed a few job i should get done. Few easy thing i have done already :grin:

Main thing is my cam chain tensioner, as this is my 1st 4stroke im new to these. Basicaly mechanic said:
"Your automatic cam chain tensioner is lazy." and its noisy!

I'v been told i can buy a manual one off ebay and they are good.....What do i have to do exactly to fit one? Am i goin to have to remove tank, air box, carbs ect to get at it? will i have to drop the oil?
Is it possible to reload the automatic chain tensioner that is there?

A bit of a step by step would be great if someone has the knowledge to share im pretty handy once i know how.
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Re: Cam chain tensioner

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i toook the carbs and tank off to do mine real easy job, litterally 2 hex head bolts and off it comes and putting on a manual would be just as easy then adjust until tension on the chain run the bike up and adjust until the rattling stops pretty simples really, however if i am wrong then someone will be around to put me right :grin:
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Re: Cam chain tensioner

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Yeh :grin: i dont mind having to do that as i can clean my carbs while they are out aswell.

Did you have to drain the oil out before you removed your tensioner? I imagine being where it is i wont need to will I?
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Re: Cam chain tensioner

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Where and which cam tensioner did you buy mate? what did you pay?
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Re: Cam chain tensioner

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Im sure its the srad 600 one that fits.
APE make then and any gsxr big bore turbo tuning shop will sell them, TTS, straighline etc.
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I was thinkin this one could be a fit... iv no idea really mate should i go with the ape just to be on the safe side.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-DRZ400 ... 416ef4007d
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Looks nice quality.
Im not sure if the dzr one fits, worth asking for a dimension for mount holes.
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Re: Cam chain tensioner

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Just measured mine up there for the bolt holes at 32mm.
The guy on ebay said get back to him with exact measure and he would have a tensioner that will do the job.

Does that measurement sound right there variable, my 400 is the gk71b 85

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