1978 gs1000e

[RIGGER]

Can anyone tell me the length of travel on the cam chain tensioner as the one fitted to my project does not seem to travel very far...Jim

[Larry D]

Not sure what you mean by length of travel, the cam chain tensioner is automatic, so you shouldn't have to fuss with it......here's a rebuild tutorial, maybe it will answer your question.

http://www.bwringer.com/gs/camchaintens.html

[RIGGER]

Thanks mate
My tensioner is for a 1978 GS1000E and appears slightly different in shape but seems to be of the same design therefore will these instructions work for this model.......Jim

[rustybronco]

Can give free length of a GS1000E tensioner in about 2-1/2 hours

[rustybronco]

From gasket surface to tip of plunger.

Plunger extended 65mm
Plunger retracted 51mm

[RIGGER]

Thanks rustybronce, a great help