manual cam chain tensioner?

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  • ddaniels
    Forum Guru
    • Aug 2009
    • 5590
    • Dayton, OH
    #31
    Got the manual tensioner yesterday and put it in today. Didn't solve my ticking problem. Bummer. Any other ideas of what it could be? Other than a noisy engine, it runs really good.

    On a side note, I discovered another little gem on this bike. One of the PO's isntalled a hidden kill switch. Kind of a cool idea for theft deterrant.
    Current Bikes:
    2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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      • almarconi
        #32
        Any other ideas of what it could be?
        Could be worn cam chain components.

        Have you adjusted the valves lately? An overly loose valve could make a ticking noise.

        Does the noise change with engine RPM or is it constant?

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          • ddaniels
            Forum Guru
            • Aug 2009
            • 5590
            • Dayton, OH
            #33
            Did a valve adjustment and all are within spec. I actually hear it intermittantly, mostly under heavy load. But when it's sitting and idling, it sounds like a dang threshing machine.
            Current Bikes:
            2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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              • almarconi
                #34
                When you adjusted the valves, did you measure the cam chain for stretch?

                The manual has a procedure to show you how its done.

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                  • TheCafeKid
                    #35
                    Did you check the inside of the valve cover for any wear marks? I found one a valve cover that was apparently warped some how, and the chain was contacting the inside of the valve cover riding across the front sprocket. swapped valve covers and it went bye bye. But, you should check your chain as suggested. I have YET to find one out of spec, but its certainly possible.

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                      • ddaniels
                        Forum Guru
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 5590
                        • Dayton, OH
                        #36
                        No, didn't check the chain. I was figuring the valve adjustment would take care of it. Guess I'll have to get back in there sometime soon.
                        Current Bikes:
                        2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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                          • Guest
                            #37
                            Originally posted by blowerbike
                            ape is billet/anodized billet ya goof
                            You can polish off that blue anodizing if you want.




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                              • OzJavelin
                                #38
                                Originally posted by ddaniels
                                Got the manual tensioner yesterday and put it in today. Didn't solve my ticking problem. Bummer. Any other ideas of what it could be? Other than a noisy engine, it runs really good.

                                On a side note, I discovered another little gem on this bike. One of the PO's isntalled a hidden kill switch. Kind of a cool idea for theft deterrant.
                                Where are these APE or other brand manual tensioners purchased from? I need to be shipped to Australia..

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                                  • Guest
                                    #39
                                    Originally posted by OzJavelin
                                    Where are these APE or other brand manual tensioners purchased from? I need to be shipped to Australia..
                                    GS Zone
                                    http://gszone.biz/

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                                      • rapidray
                                        Forum Guru
                                        GSResource Superstar
                                        • Oct 2006
                                        • 8195
                                        • So Cal
                                        #40
                                        Originally posted by renobruce
                                        You can polish off that blue anodizing if you want.




                                        Wow Bruce! Those ports look TINY!!! Ray.

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                                          • OzJavelin
                                            #41
                                            Originally posted by chef1366
                                            http://gszone.biz/
                                            Lotsa cool stuff there. Shame I'm a bit "spoiled" about the price; a guy on the Kawasaki Forums builds these (I have one for my GPz750 and my ZR550) for $38.50 shipped to me in Australia (with a new gasket). Oh well .. suppy and demand

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