Cam Chain Clatter

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

I am quoted Euro 175.00 for replacement cam chain tensioner, part only, not fitted.

The clattering noise from my bike is annoying when hot. I am using 15w40 oil.

Anyone like to advise course of action, apart from "earplugs" or "ipod" type of thing?

Thanks!

 

[luke scott]

How old is the bike ? What miles on the clock ?

 

[Gecko]

How old is the bike ? What miles on the clock ?

and what kind of bike .....

 

[reaperhome]

Change to 20W-50 (I guess you've got an 11xx?) and see if it goes away.

On advrider someone juist posted a step by step procedure for replacing the tensioner
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1259754&postcount=1

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Should have said '02 R1150GS with 9,000 miles.

Bought it last year with 1,000 miles on it, had cobwebs and birdshit on it, perfect except for forkbrace....

 

[reaperhome]

Mine (1150, '00) clattered with 10W-40 when the oiltemp got to 6 bars. At least, when the revs dropped from normal driving to iddle.

Now with 20W-50 (that's what should be in these bikes) it's gone.

 

[Jonny Dub]

cam chain tensioners

had all three ( i'm told) bits replaced under warranty on a 2002 R1100s at 6,000 miles. I was told there was a "kit" fix. Still was unable to cure surging, although the bike ran great for a little while. Now trying to cure the surging with a y piece. Fingers crossed this will work