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Old 20-04-09, 10:02 AM   #1
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Default 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.
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Old 20-04-09, 10:05 AM   #2
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Default Re: Cam chain adjusters

k3 ones are recommended i think-do a search on here it was mentioned not long ago
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Old 20-04-09, 01:41 PM   #3
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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...
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Old 21-04-09, 09:14 AM   #4
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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
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Old 21-04-09, 09:17 AM   #5
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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.
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Old 21-04-09, 01:26 PM   #6
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In that case I will go for the ones of the k3 model.

Is there a special tool that is required to fit them?
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Old 21-04-09, 01:27 PM   #7
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There like hen's teeth those K3 adapters...
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Old 21-04-09, 01:33 PM   #8
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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.
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.
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Old 21-04-09, 01:35 PM   #9
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Ah cool didn't know they came with them.

I made one out of a bit of hacksaw blade
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Ah cool didn't know they came with them.

I made one out of a bit of hacksaw blade
That is of course only if you are buying new.
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