(27-04-13, 10:54 AM)seantopbloke link Wrote: Ok.
No doubt discussed before but search did not yield enough spiele. i need some info.
Mine is noisy from start up but gets a little quieter as she warms. The noise doesn't completely go away & it rattles more when revved up.
Haynes doesn't really tell me much about the job. I am a proficient home mechanic on cars & bikes but i really cant be bothered doing this.
I am assuming the chain will need replacing along with the tensioner ?
How much should i expect to pay in a garage & should i stop riding until its done ?
Any info on doing the job myself & the cost for having it done will be greatly received
The engine is designed to be revved most owners don't and the tensioner gets stuck between teeth if left this will wear the cam chain and blades prematurely.
Take the tensioner out and reset it, once the engine is warm and running as normal providing the bike got no other issues take it out and give it a good few handfuls in the lower gears right to the red line holding it there for a a few seconds each time and prov.
Don't blame me if it snaps but it shouldn't and providing it not too worn the noise should go
Later