Author Topic: Chain tentioner.Small question.Thank you. (Read 3811 times)

land-warrior.rus · « **on:** August 28, 2006, 03:27:42 PM »

Sorry for such a stupid question but can i take out the chain tentioner with out doing anything else(draining oil, taking the tank off and so on.You get me!!!)
Cheers

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2006, 03:45:55 PM »

usually i have to take off my tank and carbs

Herr Tod · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2006, 04:27:19 PM »

You can take it out without taking anything else apart. You can easily reach it from the right side of the bike. You might want to put a towel on the engine though so you can't loose any bolts.

land-warrior.rus · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2006, 05:56:34 PM »

Thanks guys. its just have some noise coming from the top of the engine and just wanted to check if the tentioner is working ok.
Not too familiar with it, so whats to check when i have it out?
Cheers

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2006, 11:10:04 PM »

It will

out at you!

magicGoose · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2006, 09:13:32 AM »

I just did this about a week ago, for the same reason.
I took it out without removing anything else, but be aware that assembly is NOT the reverse of removal! The mechanism is basically a spring loaded plunger with a one-way mechanism. The plunger spring keeps a tension against your cam chain guide in the engine, and will extend as you remove it from the engine. HOWEVER, you cannot make the plunger retract by just pushing on it. You have to remove the rubber access plug and turn the screw inside to retract the plunger. This means that when you put it back together you need to hold the internal screw to keep the plunger retracted while you install the tensioner and the mounting bolts. I managed to get it back together, but it was no fun with the carbs in place. If I ever do it again, I will remove the carbs, and it should be pretty quick and easy.
good luck,
Steve

land-warrior.rus · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2006, 12:56:27 PM »

Cheers Steve. ill keep that in mind.
Have to leave is for a few days as dont really have time for it right now.
Cheers everyone

Herr Tod · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2006, 01:24:33 PM »

If you turn it back it will lock, then you can install it and when you're done you can unlock it by giving it a little twist with a screwdriver. You can also lock it by putting in a small plate, there is a groove for that

land-warrior.rus · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2006, 03:25:46 PM »

Hey Steve, did that fix your problem? Or was it valve noise? Just wonder.

magicGoose · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2006, 09:49:28 AM »

Quote from: Herr Tod

If you turn it back it will lock, then you can install it and when you're done you can unlock it by giving it a little twist with a screwdriver. You can also lock it by putting in a small plate, there is a groove for that

lock? LOCK??
Why, oh WHY do I always have to do everything the hard way?

Thanks for the tip, Herr Tod, I will certainly remember it the next time I take the tensioner out!
Land Warrior, no the tensioner was fine and wasn't causing the noise. I suspect, as you say, that it may be valve clearance. Whenever I find the time I will check it out. Let us know how yours turns out.
Steve

land-warrior.rus · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2006, 06:30:19 PM »

Ok.A bit of a problem with time too.Just after opening my own restaurant and as it turns out im short staff. Have to work all the hours at the moment. Wish could get a couple days to my self and my lovely bandit

Oh, ye, getting married in 2 weeks too, that doesnt help with time eather.

Will post when get anything done. But i think i'll check the tentioner when i'll be doing the valves.Just wonna do everything in one shot. Just to be sure...
Cheers.

Herr Tod · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2006, 12:47:39 PM »

Don't take out the tensioner and turn the crankshaft. You could turn it to the right and nothing will happen (probably!) but if you turn it to the left the chain will come loose from the sprockets.

land-warrior.rus · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2006, 05:54:52 PM »

Will keep an eye on that too. Cheers. There is no way to just know everything so i just gonna go for it...Handy with cars so the bike should be easy enough.
Cheers

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #13 on:** September 01, 2006, 12:30:53 AM »

Good luck, cheers