ZN1100 cam chain noise??

Hi, I was wondering how to replace the cam chain guides on my 1100? I here the chain tinkling but the tensioner is not all the way extended so I thought maybe the guides are wore. The bike has 25k miles on it so far. Any help appreciated.

I can hear the same thing on mine. Any clues, anyone?

the head has to come off.
before you go to that extreme have you tried the ape manual tensioner yet?
if you decide that is your only option i would check your valve clearances while it's off and bench shim the head.
you might even want to think about new valvesprings if you willing to go that far.
but for me i would try the tensioner first.

The automatic cam chain tensioners on the "J" series motors are susceptible to a extremely high rate of failure. Virtually everyone replaces them with a manual tensioner from APE. They are available from Z1E in New York or from Pit Stop Performance in Orlando. Just ask anyone at ZIE (315-926-5054) or Joe at Pit Stop that you require a tensioner for a "J" engine. I just had to replace mine for the same reason.

Joe Hooper
Pit Stop Performance
3213 Paisley Circle
Orlando, Florida 32817
joehooper@cfl.rr.com
407-679-9116