Cam chain tensioner extenders - Page 3

rickyboy · 10-18-2011, 09:48 PM

I use Motul 5100 4T 10 W 40

I only have a week or so left of insurance so my mileage won't be increased much now this yr.. If I change them over the winter, is there any point if the chains are going to cont. to stretch when I start to ride again in the spring.?

blowndodge · 10-18-2011, 11:47 PM

probable not Rich. Cam chain stretch slow down substantially over time

rickyboy · 10-19-2011, 03:29 AM

I got the manual out and did some reading on this job. It is a very good explanation on just what and how to do it. At least as good as the one in "Gadgets" website.
I'm sure things will become more clear once I get a tensioner out and see how it works.
I just dropped a note off to Joe at Chucksterscustoms.com to order a set of extenders. .......did I already say,....."using my gift cert. I won at the Redwoods Rally".

Did you win anything from Chuckster Brad ?
I will probably do the job this winter.

delivery58 · 10-19-2011, 11:49 PM

When I did mine, I'm pretty sure I remember feeling the bike was immediately more "snappy" in it's response. Sloppy chain BAD, Tight chain GOOOOOD.

blowndodge · 10-20-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy

I got the manual out and did some reading on this job. It is a very good explanation on just what and how to do it. At least as good as the one in "Gadgets" website.
I'm sure things will become more clear once I get a tensioner out and see how it works.
I just dropped a note off to Joe at Chucksterscustoms.com to order a set of extenders. .......did I already say,....."using my gift cert. I won at the Redwoods Rally".

Did you win anything from Chuckster Brad ?
I will probably do the job this winter.

Chuck likes me so much he sent them to me free!! LOL

rickyboy · 10-20-2011, 11:00 AM

ROFLMAO

Bdog · 10-20-2011, 01:30 PM

Ricky..its a easy job..its over explained on gadjets site too...no worries..just do it. They are stocked at Canadian kawasaki dealers too for about 10 bucks. Any problems..email me...John

rickyboy · 10-21-2011, 02:15 AM

Thanks John, I will get hold of you if I have any concerns. Joe /Chuckster has sent them out already and could even be waiting for me at the cabin when I get there tomorrow. If they are I'll probably install/change them out next week. I'd like to see if there is much of a difference before I stop riding for this yr..
Hope all is well there for you.

10-18-2011, 09:48 PM	#31
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	I use Motul 5100 4T 10 W 40 I only have a week or so left of insurance so my mileage won't be increased much now this yr.. If I change them over the winter, is there any point if the chains are going to cont. to stretch when I start to ride again in the spring.? __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-18-2011, 11:47 PM	#32
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	probable not Rich. Cam chain stretch slow down substantially over time __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-19-2011, 03:29 AM	#33
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	I got the manual out and did some reading on this job. It is a very good explanation on just what and how to do it. At least as good as the one in "Gadgets" website. I'm sure things will become more clear once I get a tensioner out and see how it works. I just dropped a note off to Joe at Chucksterscustoms.com to order a set of extenders. .......did I already say,....."using my gift cert. I won at the Redwoods Rally". Did you win anything from Chuckster Brad ? I will probably do the job this winter. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Last edited by rickyboy; 10-19-2011 at 03:32 AM.
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10-19-2011, 11:49 PM	#34
delivery58 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 400	When I did mine, I'm pretty sure I remember feeling the bike was immediately more "snappy" in it's response. Sloppy chain BAD, Tight chain GOOOOOD. __________________ Vinnie in North Idaho
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10-20-2011, 11:00 AM	#36
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	ROFLMAO __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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10-20-2011, 01:30 PM	#37
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Ricky..its a easy job..its over explained on gadjets site too...no worries..just do it. They are stocked at Canadian kawasaki dealers too for about 10 bucks. Any problems..email me...John __________________
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10-21-2011, 02:15 AM	#38
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Thanks John, I will get hold of you if I have any concerns. Joe /Chuckster has sent them out already and could even be waiting for me at the cabin when I get there tomorrow. If they are I'll probably install/change them out next week. I'd like to see if there is much of a difference before I stop riding for this yr.. Hope all is well there for you. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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