Reading this chaps thread...
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,7714.0.htmlHow common a failure are the cam chain tensioners please people?
What are we talking.....1 in 100, 1 in 5?
I think my cam chain is a bit noisy (18k miles), as it seems to occassionally rattle slightly when decelerating through 3500-2000 rpm, but I can't decide if (a) they're all like that Sir! (b) it's because the bike's just had a fresh oil change (c) the cam chain adjuster is stuck. The thing is, i don't recall hearing it before I changed the oil - and spent the weekend frigging about with the EXUP valve - so maybe it's always been like it and I'm just being paranoid
I've tried the thrashing the arse off it trick too, made no difference.
It's not major rattles all the time, nor is it especially loud - no issues with the bikes performance either.
I'm just a bit confused, as everything i've read suggests the cam chains rattle when the bike's cold. Whereas mine seems to rattle only when it's been ridden for 30 mins or so and is nice and hot.
I am thinking of popping the adjsut out and checking it over. Do they have a gasket, as I didn't need a gasket when I took the one out on my bandit and put it back in again?
I must admit, the price of new adjusters is ridiculous. I swear new bits for my Bandit never used to be as stupidly priced.....