Cam Chain tensioner extenders - Page 2

**Cajunrider** · 10-20-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dogleg

Is there any harm in doing this job before the chains start cutting into the spark plug tubes? I almost have 20K on my 08 and was considering putting in the extenders when the snow flies.

It would be a good idea to pull the cap off of the rear cylinder tensioner to get an idea how much travel you have left. If your push rod is recessed over 1/4" you are OK to install the extenders. If the pushrod is flush or almost flush with the end of the assembly I would wait another few thousand miles. If they aren't quite ready you could possibly put too much pressure against the tensioner shoe resulting on undue chain stress. After pulling the cap to check travel, pull the entire assembly off and reset it according to the shop manual.

caper · 10-20-2010, 06:02 PM

Where do you get these chain extenders?? I don't know if I need them but it would be nice to have them on hand, Thanks

**Cajunrider** · 10-20-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by caper

Where do you get these chain extenders?? I don't know if I need them but it would be nice to have them on hand, Thanks

Chucksterscustoms.com

Joe (Chuckster131) is a KawaNOW member.

dogleg · 10-20-2010, 06:19 PM

So I pulled the extender assembly on the rear jug and here’s what I found:

It looks like the distance from fully retracted to fully extended is roughly .705 inch. When pulled, it was extended about .550 which only leaves about .155 left. I think it’s time to get some extenders on order. Thanks for the advice to check the travel.

Just for reference, my 08 has 19415 on the odometer.

**Cajunrider** · 10-20-2010, 06:25 PM

Good idea to order them Dave. My '07 had 26,000 on the dial when I installed my extenders. I had very little travel left.

deacon · 10-20-2010, 06:33 PM

How many extra miles do the tensionors add?

chuckster131 · 10-20-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by deacon

How many extra miles do the tensionors add?

Once the extenders are installed, you will be good to go. I haven't heard of anyone having any issues beyond that.

Kawasaki just didn't bank the curve on having enough travel to chain stretch in their tensioners.

dogleg · 10-20-2010, 07:25 PM

I just ordered my extenders tonight and 5 minutes later I get a shipping confirmation and a tracking number. I should have them in no time.

Chuckster, you are the poster child for customer service!

chuckster131 · 10-20-2010, 07:30 PM

Well you caught me at the right time as I'm sitting here doing my office work, now that the day is over.... There is a good chance you will have them by Saturday.

Thanks again

**nomadbehappy** · 10-20-2010, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the video, it is nice to know what it sounds like when it happens. I will check mine this winter. I just got my bike a year ago and it only had 3,000 kms on it so I should have lots of time, but I think I will order a set just to have on hand for when that inevitable day comes.

**MAS Tequila** · 10-20-2010, 08:29 PM

Well he's definitely the poster child for something

MT

**ringadingh** · 10-20-2010, 08:31 PM

I usually give it a good wash every few days, although the last few weeks Ive neglected it because of a rainey spell.
When Im on the road on a trip I usually wash it in the motel parking lot evry morning most times.

**ringadingh** · 10-20-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by caper

Where do you get these chain extenders?? I don't know if I need them but it would be nice to have them on hand, Thanks

In Canada the extenders are a dealer item, go to the tech boards here, and you will find the p/n you need.

**ringadingh** · 10-20-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dogleg

Is there any harm in doing this job before the chains start cutting into the spark plug tubes? I almost have 20K on my 08 and was considering putting in the extenders when the snow flies.

I think 20k is probably too soon to add them, I got over 50k before they where required. If the extenders are not out of travel you may not fit them back in with the extensions on.
Go to Gadgets sight and it is well explained there how to measure how much travel is left or not.
You don't gain anything by adding them way ahead of time.

mikeyger · 10-20-2010, 08:50 PM

I ordered my extenders saturday night and recived my in the mail today. I live in tennessee. Chucksters pretty fast don;t ya think Going to put them in tommorow. mikyger

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10-20-2010, 06:19 PM	#19
dogleg Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus,OH Posts: 67	Cam Chain tensioner extenders So I pulled the extender assembly on the rear jug and here’s what I found: It looks like the distance from fully retracted to fully extended is roughly .705 inch. When pulled, it was extended about .550 which only leaves about .155 left. I think it’s time to get some extenders on order. Thanks for the advice to check the travel. Just for reference, my 08 has 19415 on the odometer. __________________ Dave "Dogleg" Pettigrew VBA #01124 CVRA & AMA member Pataskala, OH 2006 Nomad 2011 Red Vaquero - Sold 2008 Nomad - Sold
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Cam Chain tensioner extenders Good idea to order them Dave. My '07 had 26,000 on the dial when I installed my extenders. I had very little travel left. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-20-2010, 06:33 PM	#21
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	Cam Chain tensioner extenders How many extra miles do the tensionors add?
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10-20-2010, 07:25 PM	#23
dogleg Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus,OH Posts: 67	Cam Chain tensioner extenders I just ordered my extenders tonight and 5 minutes later I get a shipping confirmation and a tracking number. I should have them in no time. Chuckster, you are the poster child for customer service! __________________ Dave "Dogleg" Pettigrew VBA #01124 CVRA & AMA member Pataskala, OH 2006 Nomad 2011 Red Vaquero - Sold 2008 Nomad - Sold
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10-20-2010, 07:30 PM	#24
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Cam Chain tensioner extenders Well you caught me at the right time as I'm sitting here doing my office work, now that the day is over.... There is a good chance you will have them by Saturday. Thanks again __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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10-20-2010, 07:44 PM	#25
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Cam Chain tensioner extenders Thanks for the video, it is nice to know what it sounds like when it happens. I will check mine this winter. I just got my bike a year ago and it only had 3,000 kms on it so I should have lots of time, but I think I will order a set just to have on hand for when that inevitable day comes. __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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10-20-2010, 08:29 PM	#26
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10-20-2010, 08:31 PM	#27
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Cam Chain tensioner extenders I usually give it a good wash every few days, although the last few weeks Ive neglected it because of a rainey spell. When Im on the road on a trip I usually wash it in the motel parking lot evry morning most times. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-20-2010, 08:50 PM	#30
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	Cam Chain tensioner extenders I ordered my extenders saturday night and recived my in the mail today. I live in tennessee. Chucksters pretty fast don;t ya think Going to put them in tommorow. mikyger
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