Cam Chain and Tensioner

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11 Jun 2012 19:53 #528272 by Drooz
Cam Chain and Tensioner was created by Drooz
I'm looking to replace the cam chain and tensioner on my '77 kz1000. Is there anything else I should consider at this time and where can I find all the parts needed? :unsure:

Any other advise would be appreciated! ;) B)
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11 Jun 2012 19:54 #528273 by Drooz
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The engine is internally stock. That may be changing soon, but for now...

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'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!


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11 Jun 2012 19:55 #528274 by Motor Head
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APE has a replacement that is mechanical adjustment, not automatic. Less chance of problems.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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11 Jun 2012 21:04 - 11 Jun 2012 21:07 #528296 by LarryC
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Motor Head wrote: APE has a replacement that is mechanical adjustment, not automatic. Less chance of problems.


Why replace a perfectly good manual tensioner with a more expensive after market manual tensioner? If you have run out of travel with the plunger, the cam chain and probably all the idlers needs replaced, not the tensioner.

If it was a J motor, it would be a different story. Not a KZ with a peanut or even a "so called" heavy duty chain.
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11 Jun 2012 21:49 #528308 by pete greek1
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Larry...sending a P.M. shortly.. I.dont type too fast
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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