Auto cam tensioner

Is there any way to manually tighten the cam chain if you have an auto tensioner, short of cracking the case and putting on a new chain, or pinning a new one in? I have a loose chain noise and I have consulted my manual, but there isn't anything in there about tightening it up, just removal and installation.

you can reset it if it says how in your manual, i know it does in some. otherwise no dice, get an APE manual.

Z1 Enterprises has a manual cam chain tensioner for my bike, I'm sure for your's too...

I checked with Z1 I didn't see one listed, so I inquired if they have one for my '83 KZ1100-L LTD.

What about replacing the chain? I have read in the archives that splitting the chain is not really advisable. Is that still the general consensus?

Z1 does does have a tensioner for your bike.

www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=371

I have it on my '82 KZ1100 and its great!

You can see the manual tension on the APE website... it is for the J motor. The tensioner is pretty much the same as the one for the 903/1015 but the mount part is a bit different shape.

Z1 does does have a tensioner for your bike.

www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=371

I have it on my '82 KZ1100 and its great!