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[Josey Wales]

hello could any advise me what goes in the whole is it the metal piece in the second picthe bike is a gs1100 (1996)


thanks

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

Thats a pic of an original R1100 chain tensioner, it works by oil pressure, the groove in barrel lets oil escape at a measured rate so to maintain chain tension, the whole lot is better replaced by the later hexhead chain tensioner which cures start up rattle.
The item is hollow, and if you mean what goes inside, there should be a spring.

 

[Josey Wales]

so the metal piece slides down the hole ,what holds the metal piece in

 

[Steptoe]

so the metal piece slides down the hole ,what holds the metal piece in

The metal piece you're holding is only half of the cam tensioner. The other piece slides into the piece you're holding and screws into the hole in the picture.

 

[Josey Wales]

got it, thats all i have where would i get the rest from

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

This is the complete assembly you should have, the pic is missing the sealing washer

 

[Josey Wales]

thanks

 

[Josey Wales]

found the spring, bolt and washer thanks

 

[Decster]

get the updated one. motorworks, motobins or james sherlock will have it.