Cam chain tensioner

So! Here I am again. I was considering changing to a manual cam chain tensioner when someone told me that he thinks mine can be adjusted. I was under the impression that mine could not be. Does anyone know differently for an 82' 750ltd? Thank you.

You should be able to convert yours to manual with a little bit of work

According to kawasaki.com the same cam-chain tensioner was used on these 31 models.
Model (31):
KZ1000-A3 (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A3A (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A4 (KZ1000) (1980)
KZ1000-B3 (KZ1000 LTD) (1979)
KZ1000-B4 (LTD) (1980)
KZ1000-C2 (Police 1000) (1979)
KZ1000-C3 (Police 1000) (1980)
KZ1000-C4 (Police 1000) (1981)
KZ1000-D3 (Z1R) (1980)
KZ1000-E1 (Shaft) (1979)
KZ1000-E2 (Shaft) (1980)
KZ1000-G1 (Classic) (1980)
KZ650-B1 (1977)
KZ650-B2 (1978)
KZ650-B2A (1978)
KZ650-B3 (1979)
KZ650-C1 (Custom) (1977)
KZ650-C2 (Custom) (1978)
KZ650-C3 (Custom) (1979)
KZ650-D1 (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D1A (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D2 (SR) (1979)
KZ650-E1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ650-F1 (1980)
KZ750-E1 (1980)
KZ750-E2 (1981)
KZ750-E3 (1982)
KZ750-H1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ750-H2 (LTD) (1981)
KZ750-H3 (LTD) (1982)
KZ750-H4 (LTD) (1983)

The FSM for any of these models should provide instructions about the tension adjuster.
Perhaps there's a freely down-loadable manual around here somewhere.

Good Fortune!

Patton wrote: According to kawasaki.com the same cam-chain tensioner was used on these 31 models.
Model (31):
KZ1000-A3 (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A3A (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A4 (KZ1000) (1980)
KZ1000-B3 (KZ1000 LTD) (1979)
KZ1000-B4 (LTD) (1980)
KZ1000-C2 (Police 1000) (1979)
KZ1000-C3 (Police 1000) (1980)
KZ1000-C4 (Police 1000) (1981)
KZ1000-D3 (Z1R) (1980)
KZ1000-E1 (Shaft) (1979)
KZ1000-E2 (Shaft) (1980)
KZ1000-G1 (Classic) (1980)
KZ650-B1 (1977)
KZ650-B2 (1978)
KZ650-B2A (1978)
KZ650-B3 (1979)
KZ650-C1 (Custom) (1977)
KZ650-C2 (Custom) (1978)
KZ650-C3 (Custom) (1979)
KZ650-D1 (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D1A (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D2 (SR) (1979)
KZ650-E1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ650-F1 (1980)
KZ750-E1 (1980)
KZ750-E2 (1981)
KZ750-E3 (1982)
KZ750-H1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ750-H2 (LTD) (1981)
KZ750-H3 (LTD) (1982)
KZ750-H4 (LTD) (1983)

The FSM for any of these models should provide instructions about the tension adjuster.
Perhaps there's a freely down-loadable manual around here somewhere.

Good Fortune!

I saw this same info, but this is one area where the Kawasaki.com data has errors. The tensioners definitely are not the same across those models. I would suggest supplying a picture of the tensioner in question; maybe that will help identify which flavor it is. Ed

wireman wrote: You should be able to convert yours to manual with a little bit of work

indeed

Right, changing to manual is the easiest way. In fact, there is a way to convert one from the original. I'm just not certain if I can take the slack out with a cross wedge. I'll take a picture asap and post soon. Than you to everyone!

I think Patton made a boo-boo.

My search shows the Cam Chain Tensioner Part No. 12049-1015 being shared on the following 26 models:

Model (26):
KZ650-H1 (CSR) (1981)
KZ650-H2 (CSR) (1982)
KZ650-H3 (CSR) (1983)
KZ700-A1 (1984)
KZ750-E1 (1980)
KZ750-E2 (1981)
KZ750-E3 (1982)
KZ750-F1 (LTD Shaft) (1983)
KZ750-H1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ750-H2 (LTD) (1981)
KZ750-H3 (LTD) (1982)
KZ750-H4 (LTD) (1983)
KZ750-L3 (1983)
KZ750-N1 (Spectre) (1982)
KZ750-N2 (Spectre) (1983)
KZ750-R1 (GPz) (1982)
ZN700-A1 (LTD Shaft) (1984)
ZN700-A2 (LTD Shaft) (1985)
ZR750-C1 (Zephyr 750) (1991)
ZR750-C2 (Zephyr 750) (1992)
ZR750-C3 (Zephyr 750) (1993)
ZX750-A1 (GPz 750) (1983)
ZX750-A2 (GPz 750) (1984)
ZX750-A3 (GPz 750) (1985)
ZX750-E1 (GPz 750 Turbo) (1984)
ZX750-E2 (GPz 750 Turbo) (1985)

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Editing note from Patton -- Having unintentionally "edited" martin's post, this version is recalled from memory.

Calico wrote: Right, changing to manual is the easiest way. In fact, there is a way to convert one from the original. I'm just not certain if I can take the slack out with a cross wedge. I'll take a picture asap and post soon. Than you to everyone!

This place sells manual tensioners.
Clem's Garage - Krieger cam chain tenisoners ... klx678 over at the kawasakimotorcycle.org site .

martin_csr wrote: I think Patton made a boo-boo. ......

He may have done the same as I. If you look at part #99996-1021 TENSIONER KIT Kawasaki.com shows it is used for all the models Patton listed. However, many of the individual parts in the kit don't fit some of the models listed because their tensioners are different. Very confusing. Ed

martin_csr wrote: I think Patton made a boo-boo....

Thanks, martin!

I referenced Tensioner Kit 99996-1021 instead of Cam Chain Tensioner 12049-1015. :huh:



Good Fortune!

Is that Tensioner Kit a manual type? I didn't even notice that. hee.
I think I made a boo-boo too by not looking at the Kaw diagram carefully enough... hee.

Ok, here is a picture of what mine looks like but mine has not been removed yet. So does anyone know if this one can be adjusted? By appearance it seems so. But my Clymer book isn't of much help here.