curvy cam chain tensioners - SV650.org

15-08-11, 08:21 PM

hello guys n gals,

the cam chain tensioners on the curvys, are they both the same front and rear?

so if i was to buy one that came from a rear cylinder it will be the same as the front?

cheers

maviczap · 15-08-11, 08:23 PM

Pretty much 100% think they are identical

Check out the Alpha sports fiche

http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_p...FQ89Zgod71IQjg

Thought you were selling yours?

Get the later K3 - K5 CCT, better than the original curvy ones

15-08-11, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by maviczap

Pretty much 100% think they are identical

Check out the Alpha sports fiche

http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_p...FQ89Zgod71IQjg

Thought you were selling yours?

Get the later K3 - K5 CCT, better than the original curvy ones

awesomee cheers

yer i am but from cam chain tensioner is a lil sticky so im getting that sorted

Nobbylad · 15-08-11, 09:14 PM

Pointy cam chain tensioners are different front and rear (well from K5 onwards at least).

15-08-11, 09:29 PM

Front and rear are both the same. I have just upgraded the originals to some K3 or K4 ones. Ratchet type.

yorkie_chris · 15-08-11, 09:44 PM

Same front and rear for curvy.

I think the OE ones are fine, bit of rattle is normal and people (including me until I took one in bits and had a look) think that rattle = sticky.

andrewsmith · 15-08-11, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Same front and rear for curvy.

I think the OE ones are fine, bit of rattle is normal and people (including me until I took one in bits and had a look) think that rattle = sticky.

As above

The rattle is caused by the front one being not constantly submerged in oil. mines rattle on and off for over 11k and had no ill effect.

There is also a chain of thought that just changing just the tensioner is prolonging the replacement of the guide and chain. Saying that the parts should be good for easy 60k if not 100k

yorkie_chris · 16-08-11, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewsmith

There is also a chain of thought that just changing just the tensioner is prolonging the replacement of the guide and chain. Saying that the parts should be good for easy 60k if not 100k

Explain that because it doesn't make sense to me.

andrewsmith · 16-08-11, 08:03 AM

I asked the question of a mechanic about the SV CCT's (and GSXR 600 srad's as the tensioners are similar in design and fail more often), and most cases the cam chain and guide is also on its way

16-08-11, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Souldude

Front and rear are both the same. I have just upgraded the originals to some K3 or K4 ones. Ratchet type.

i like your idea do they fit in the same then?

15-08-11, 08:21 PM	#1
Mykey.M Guest Posts: n/a	curvy cam chain tensioners hello guys n gals, the cam chain tensioners on the curvys, are they both the same front and rear? so if i was to buy one that came from a rear cylinder it will be the same as the front? cheers

15-08-11, 08:23 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: curvy cam chain tensioners Pretty much 100% think they are identical Check out the Alpha sports fiche http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_p...FQ89Zgod71IQjg Thought you were selling yours? Get the later K3 - K5 CCT, better than the original curvy ones __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-08-11, 09:14 PM	#4
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: curvy cam chain tensioners Pointy cam chain tensioners are different front and rear (well from K5 onwards at least).

15-08-11, 09:29 PM	#5
Souldude Guest Posts: n/a	Re: curvy cam chain tensioners Front and rear are both the same. I have just upgraded the originals to some K3 or K4 ones. Ratchet type.

15-08-11, 09:44 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: curvy cam chain tensioners Same front and rear for curvy. I think the OE ones are fine, bit of rattle is normal and people (including me until I took one in bits and had a look) think that rattle = sticky. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

16-08-11, 08:03 AM	#9
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: curvy cam chain tensioners I asked the question of a mechanic about the SV CCT's (and GSXR 600 srad's as the tensioners are similar in design and fail more often), and most cases the cam chain and guide is also on its way __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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