Difference between 99-02 & K3 CCT? - SV650.org

TamSV · 10-12-10, 09:54 PM

I have bought from fleabay what was advertised as a K3 cam chain tensioner to replace a dodgy standard curvy version.

It looks identical in every respect to the old one. How can I tell the difference? I thought there was a spring in the top of the K3 CCT but that might have been a dream.

I'm not too fussed, just curious. It works, so it's going in. The garage door's been frozen shut for a week so I'm going to take advantage of the thaw.

10-12-10, 10:27 PM

You needed a K5 if you wanted to get the upgraded CCT

TamSV · 10-12-10, 10:41 PM

Then that's been one vivid dream I had

I was sure the K3 was the upgrade for a curvy and the new design for k5 onwards wouldn't go.

10-12-10, 10:53 PM

My K1 has K5 CCTs fitted, fixed my rattly engine.

Instead of just being spring loaded they have a rachet so they wont move back if the spring looses tension

TamSV · 10-12-10, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardhat_harry

My K1 has K5 CCTs fitted, fixed my rattly engine.

Instead of just being spring loaded they have a rachet so they wont move back if the spring looses tension

Yeah, that's what I was after.

Oh well, "working" is still an upgrade from "not working".

11-12-10, 02:40 PM

There were 2 updates to the tensioner-
X-K2 are the dodgy ones.
K3 & K4 have the same shaped sealing surface as X-K2 but have the ratchet type internals.
K5 onwards have a different shaped base. Can't comment on how well they fit cos I havent done it.

K3 should look totally different, sounds to me like you have been mis-sold carb model ones.

10-12-10, 09:54 PM	#1
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Difference between 99-02 & K3 CCT? I have bought from fleabay what was advertised as a K3 cam chain tensioner to replace a dodgy standard curvy version. It looks identical in every respect to the old one. How can I tell the difference? I thought there was a spring in the top of the K3 CCT but that might have been a dream. I'm not too fussed, just curious. It works, so it's going in. The garage door's been frozen shut for a week so I'm going to take advantage of the thaw.

10-12-10, 10:27 PM	#2
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Difference between 99-02 & K3 CCT? You needed a K5 if you wanted to get the upgraded CCT

10-12-10, 10:41 PM	#3
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: Difference between 99-02 & K3 CCT? Then that's been one vivid dream I had I was sure the K3 was the upgrade for a curvy and the new design for k5 onwards wouldn't go.

10-12-10, 10:53 PM	#4
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Difference between 99-02 & K3 CCT? My K1 has K5 CCTs fitted, fixed my rattly engine. Instead of just being spring loaded they have a rachet so they wont move back if the spring looses tension Last edited by hardhat_harry; 10-12-10 at 10:54 PM.

11-12-10, 02:40 PM	#6
mjc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Difference between 99-02 & K3 CCT? There were 2 updates to the tensioner- X-K2 are the dodgy ones. K3 & K4 have the same shaped sealing surface as X-K2 but have the ratchet type internals. K5 onwards have a different shaped base. Can't comment on how well they fit cos I havent done it. K3 should look totally different, sounds to me like you have been mis-sold carb model ones.

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