Cam chain adjusters
 

I took the bike out yesterday and its started to sound a little cam chainey.

I am going to replace the adjusters, I have seen ones that you set manually, I think they were called ape adjusters?

Are these any good, or should I ask please could somebody reccomend a good set of adjusters that would fit my 2000 curvy.

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

k3 ones are recommended i think-do a search on here it was mentioned not long ago

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

Yup K3 or K4 ones go straight on and will do the job much better than the standard curvy tensioners; the K5 on ones won't fit tho as they use an oil feed.

I want to do this same thing; I'm gearing up to have a shot at checking my valve clearances when the time comes and want to try replacing the tensioners then...

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

how easy are these to fit?

Is there any way of removing mine and checking for wear? can I tighten them up?

I'd much rather try and sort them out than replacing them

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

What's up with yours?

Taking them off is easy, it's holding them back to bolt back in that's the ticklish bit.
I am not convinced with manual ones, lots of stupid people just tighten them up until it shags the camchain.

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

In that case I will go for the ones of the k3 model.

Is there a special tool that is required to fit them?

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

There like hen's teeth those K3 adapters...

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

When you buy them new they come with a little spade holder thing to keep the spring wound. Once inserted, remove the spade. I made one out of a bit of tin. Easy enough to do. :)

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

Ah cool didn't know they came with them.

I made one out of a bit of hacksaw blade

Re: Cam chain adjusters
 

That is of course only if you are buying new. :)