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08 Sep 2020 16:27 #834617
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Current: '19 Harley Roadster, '72 XLCH, '84 GPz 550
Past: '84 GPz 550, '82 KZ750 LTD, '71 XLCH
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So I overtightend the cam chain tensioner so much that I snapped the threads off of the cap.
Does anyone know where I can get another one?
What are the pros and cons of a manual chain tensioner?
Does anyone know where I can get another one?
What are the pros and cons of a manual chain tensioner?
Current: '19 Harley Roadster, '72 XLCH, '84 GPz 550
Past: '84 GPz 550, '82 KZ750 LTD, '71 XLCH
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08 Sep 2020 17:13 #834621
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1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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For normal street driving, the stock tensioner is the best thing going.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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08 Sep 2020 17:31 #834622
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Current: '19 Harley Roadster, '72 XLCH, '84 GPz 550
Past: '84 GPz 550, '82 KZ750 LTD, '71 XLCH
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Unfortunately, stock ones are not available as far as I can tell.
Current: '19 Harley Roadster, '72 XLCH, '84 GPz 550
Past: '84 GPz 550, '82 KZ750 LTD, '71 XLCH
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08 Sep 2020 17:43 #834624
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I've got a spare. Missing the wedge spring but you can swap in yours. PM me if you want it.
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08 Sep 2020 17:50 - 08 Sep 2020 17:58 #834625
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1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Ebay is showing me 6 results. Two of them are brand new old stock bodies. The other are for complete used tensioners.
part number 12049-1016
If all you need is the cap, ebay is showing me 4 results for those, and at least one is brand new.
part number 92015-1177
part number 12049-1016
If all you need is the cap, ebay is showing me 4 results for those, and at least one is brand new.
part number 92015-1177
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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09 Sep 2020 16:58 #834681
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KZ1000-K2
ZRX1100
XR400R
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Used cap is fine. Not a wearing part. On a J engine torque is 18 ft/lbs.
KZ1000-K2
ZRX1100
XR400R
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09 Sep 2020 18:42 #834690
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Sounds like a great way to strip the threads.
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VTEC wrote: Used cap is fine. Not a wearing part. On a J engine torque is 18 ft/lbs.
Sounds like a great way to strip the threads.
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10 Sep 2020 07:18 #834721
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1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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The kz550 FSM also says 18.0 ft lbs for the tensioner cap. I've always gone by feel, prob less than 18. It never seems to come loose, and since it always has motor oil, it never seems to get stuck. I'm surprised to hear it was damaged.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
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12 Sep 2020 10:55 #834859
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Spare tensioner just went in the trash. I tried...
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