Cam Chain Tensioner

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Cam Chain Tensioner

08 Sep 2020 16:27
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So I overtightend the cam chain tensioner so much that I snapped the threads off of the cap.

Does anyone know where I can get another one?

What are the pros and cons of a manual chain tensioner?
Current: '19 Harley Roadster, '72 XLCH, '84 GPz 550
Past: '84 GPz 550, '82 KZ750 LTD, '71 XLCH

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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner

08 Sep 2020 17:13
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For normal street driving, the stock tensioner is the best thing going.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner

08 Sep 2020 17:31
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Unfortunately, stock ones are not available as far as I can tell.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner

08 Sep 2020 17:43
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I've got a spare. Missing the wedge spring but you can swap in yours. PM me if you want it.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner

08 Sep 2020 17:50 - 08 Sep 2020 17:58
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Ebay is showing me 6 results. Two of them are brand new old stock bodies. The other are for complete used tensioners.
part number 12049-1016

If all you need is the cap, ebay is showing me 4 results for those, and at least one is brand new.
part number 92015-1177
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner

09 Sep 2020 16:58
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Used cap is fine. Not a wearing part. On a J engine torque is 18 ft/lbs.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner

09 Sep 2020 18:42
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VTEC wrote: Used cap is fine. Not a wearing part. On a J engine torque is 18 ft/lbs.

Sounds like a great way to strip the threads.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner

10 Sep 2020 07:18
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The kz550 FSM also says 18.0 ft lbs for the tensioner cap. I've always gone by feel, prob less than 18. It never seems to come loose, and since it always has motor oil, it never seems to get stuck. I'm surprised to hear it was damaged.
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Re: Cam Chain Tensioner

12 Sep 2020 10:55
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Spare tensioner just went in the trash. I tried...
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