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Member 49er made a fix for that.
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manual cam chain tensioner?
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ddaniels
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Maybe he'll weigh in soon...
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OzJavelin
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I installed a manual tensioner in my Kawasaki Gpz750 last night. Instructions were to screw it in BY HAND as far as possible, then slowly turn engine over so that slack was taken up on the front-side of the chain (in my case clockwise from RHS), and continue to turn in tensioner BY HAND until it won't go in anymore. Then back off 1/6 of a turn, then tighten up locknuts. Job done.
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OzJavelin
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Fixed a constant ticking noise I've been trying to debug for about two months (not unusual for Z650/Z750 Kwakas). I was reluctant to fit the manual tensioner as it's not OEM, but I'd run out of options. Easy to fit (actually easier than auto one) and easy to setup. Not sude about longevity though?
If the system was perfect with new cam sprockets, cam chain and chain guides I'd assume the auto tensioner would be fine, but in an engine with worn parts, the manual seems a better option.
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I installed an APE one couple years ago....stock one worked fine, but a member here threw one in for a few bucks more, with a pair of green coils I bought (thanks, Mr. Jiggles), so I figured why not, eh?
If you take off the valve cover before installing, you can eliminate all of the guesswork.....simply tighten to give 2 to 3 mm play in the chain, whilst advancing by hand, do up the locknut & enjoy. Check the tension every time you inspect your valve clearances. Carbs were already off to install 36s so that made it easy.
If you take off the valve cover before installing, you can eliminate all of the guesswork.....simply tighten to give 2 to 3 mm play in the chain, whilst advancing by hand, do up the locknut & enjoy. Check the tension every time you inspect your valve clearances. Carbs were already off to install 36s so that made it easy.
ddaniels
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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.
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.
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almarconi
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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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almarconi
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When you adjusted the valves, did you measure the cam chain for stretch?
The manual has a procedure to show you how its done.
The manual has a procedure to show you how its done.
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TheCafeKid
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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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ape is billet/anodized billet ya goof
You can polish off that blue anodizing if you want.
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OzJavelin
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Where are these APE or other brand manual tensioners purchased from? I need to be shipped to Australia..
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Wow Bruce! Those ports look TINY!!!You can polish off that blue anodizing if you want.
Ray.
