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22 Feb 2011 08:15 #432670 by bearshawk
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Hey guys!

On my forum for my superhawk a bunch of guys have modified the stock CCT to a manual one like the APE tensioners, i was wondering if anyone here had tried this OR have you switched to the APE tensioner with good results?


just browsing APE and thinking of things i want to upgrade...

Thanks everyone

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22 Feb 2011 08:27 #432672 by Grinder
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whats the link to there web page APE?

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22 Feb 2011 08:38 #432673 by bearshawk
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1978 kz650 sr- long time project/first bike mostly gone
1979 kz659 sr- new acquisition NEXT project GONE

Both 650s combined to make one great bike! with a new powerplant

it is a 79 frame, 78 front end, both 78 wheels and brakes, 78 body work and a 80' 750-4 motor with gpz 750 cams and a kerker and...

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22 Feb 2011 12:47 #432732 by DoubleDub
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I like the tensioner on my 900. Not sure what the manual one does better.

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22 Feb 2011 13:32 #432742 by MFolks
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Ask if he can make one for yor Honda:
www.kriegercamchaintensioners.com/

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22 Feb 2011 13:36 #432744 by PLUMMEN
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they were converting stock tensioners to manual for z's long before the aftermarket ones came out B)

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22 Feb 2011 16:05 - 22 Feb 2011 16:06 #432774 by gearheadmm
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PLUMMEN wrote:

they were converting stock tensioners to manual for z's long before the aftermarket ones came out B)

I have always converted mine. Its easy just drill, tap, and install the right 5mm bolt with lock nut. gives you better feel when adjusting tension.never had one break.

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22 Feb 2011 16:46 #432787 by PLUMMEN
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i knew there was something i liked about you!
turbos and homemade manual tensioners,the 2 greatest inventions of all time! :laugh:

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23 Feb 2011 16:53 #432983 by gearheadmm
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PLUMMEN wrote:

i knew there was something i liked about you!
turbos and homemade manual tensioners,the 2 greatest inventions of all time! :laugh:

The money I saved on timing chain tensioners I spent on Copper headgasketsB), maybe the 3rd greatest invention:P

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23 Feb 2011 16:55 #432984 by gearheadmm
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Why don't my emoticons work?B) :( :) :laugh: :cheer: ;) :P :angry: :unsure: :ohmy: :huh: :dry: :lol: :silly: :blink: :blush: :kiss: :woohoo: :side: :S

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23 Feb 2011 16:58 #432986 by gearheadmm
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SUUURRRE NOW they work!

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23 Feb 2011 19:50 #433030 by bearshawk
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MFolks wrote:

Ask if he can make one for yor Honda:
www.kriegercamchaintensioners.com/


hey thanks for the link, love supporting the small business :)

1978 kz650 sr- long time project/first bike mostly gone
1979 kz659 sr- new acquisition NEXT project GONE

Both 650s combined to make one great bike! with a new powerplant

it is a 79 frame, 78 front end, both 78 wheels and brakes, 78 body work and a 80' 750-4 motor with gpz 750 cams and a kerker and...

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