One or two cam chain extenders????

spirello · 05-20-2009, 10:12 AM

I havnt pulled it out yet but it sounds like the front timming chain is rubbing the spark plug tube if this is the case and the rear one is not rubbing would you just put a extender on the front chain and not the rear one? 26k on a 2006 thanks.

lomax · 05-20-2009, 03:09 PM

.....spirello
Although I have not had to do mine yet, if I were, I would do both. Chances are the rear is close to the same amount of wear and why not do both and be done with it. The front is usually the hardest to do unless the air intake crossover has been removed and then its much easier. The rear should be a piece of cake to do at the same time. Just my .02 cents worth! :)
Mike

mrbill69 · 05-20-2009, 04:16 PM

I have a question about the tensioners. Why are 2 needed? I don't know what it looks like in there but if 1 takes the slack out of the chain why are 2 needed? Just curious.

Yellow Jacket · 05-20-2009, 04:40 PM

Each cylinder has it's own cam chain.

spirello · 05-20-2009, 04:52 PM

To me it seems a little soon to need these with only 26k on the bike. How many miles on a bike would you guys guess to be average to have to do this?

**ringadingh** · 05-20-2009, 05:00 PM

Mileage varies greatly but a lot do them around 35-45,000 miles. Ive got 55.000 and will be installing them soon.

macmac · 05-21-2009, 06:47 PM

Do both 2 chains..... Send some to the USA ......

spirello · 05-22-2009, 09:40 AM

I guess what im trying to say is will it hurt if one needs it and the other one dosnt doing it to early.

macmac · 05-22-2009, 06:19 PM

If one needs it and the other doesn't I'ld be surprized.. Both chains ran in the same engine and so should have stretched about the same.

So then there should be about the same amount of slop/slack to take up. With out doing both the chain not getting a extender will be sloppy compared to the one that gets one, and that might cause the sloppy chain to bounce around on the cogs...

Are you saying one chain doesn't also need a extender?

About now I'ld like to make a wild comment about things that come in pairs but I might get busted!

chuckster131 · 05-22-2009, 07:40 PM

First off check them by going here http://www.gadgetjq.com/cc_tensioner.htm to make sure you really do need them. The millage does seem a bit low to be installing them, most are in the 30,000 + range.. When I did mine it was at 34,000 and I only had 3 clicks left on one and 2 clicks of adjustment on the other tensioner.

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spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	One or two cam chain extenders???? I havnt pulled it out yet but it sounds like the front timming chain is rubbing the spark plug tube if this is the case and the rear one is not rubbing would you just put a extender on the front chain and not the rear one? 26k on a 2006 thanks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-20-2009, 03:09 PM	#2
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	One or two cam chain extenders???? .....spirello Although I have not had to do mine yet, if I were, I would do both. Chances are the rear is close to the same amount of wear and why not do both and be done with it. The front is usually the hardest to do unless the air intake crossover has been removed and then its much easier. The rear should be a piece of cake to do at the same time. Just my .02 cents worth! :) Mike __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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mrbill69 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 28	One or two cam chain extenders???? I have a question about the tensioners. Why are 2 needed? I don't know what it looks like in there but if 1 takes the slack out of the chain why are 2 needed? Just curious.
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spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	One or two cam chain extenders???? To me it seems a little soon to need these with only 26k on the bike. How many miles on a bike would you guys guess to be average to have to do this? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	One or two cam chain extenders???? Mileage varies greatly but a lot do them around 35-45,000 miles. Ive got 55.000 and will be installing them soon. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	One or two cam chain extenders???? Do both 2 chains..... Send some to the USA ...... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-22-2009, 09:40 AM	#8
spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	One or two cam chain extenders???? I guess what im trying to say is will it hurt if one needs it and the other one dosnt doing it to early.
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05-22-2009, 06:19 PM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	One or two cam chain extenders???? If one needs it and the other doesn't I'ld be surprized.. Both chains ran in the same engine and so should have stretched about the same. So then there should be about the same amount of slop/slack to take up. With out doing both the chain not getting a extender will be sloppy compared to the one that gets one, and that might cause the sloppy chain to bounce around on the cogs... Are you saying one chain doesn't also need a extender? About now I'ld like to make a wild comment about things that come in pairs but I might get busted! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-22-2009, 07:40 PM	#10
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	One or two cam chain extenders???? First off check them by going here http://www.gadgetjq.com/cc_tensioner.htm to make sure you really do need them. The millage does seem a bit low to be installing them, most are in the 30,000 + range.. When I did mine it was at 34,000 and I only had 3 clicks left on one and 2 clicks of adjustment on the other tensioner. __________________ 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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