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didnt know that was the chain tension adjuster

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when i got my 82 gs1100L bout two months ago, i did usual of checking all the little things out about it. and i happen to be reading my manual and i came across this little knob that i found out was the cam chain tension adjuster. well when i was doing my go over of the bike, i remember playing around with it and turned it. i mean my bike runs good and all, but theres a slight top end noise, and i figured maybe it was because of that. is there a certain adjustment they are supposed to be at?
 
Your cam chain adjustment is automatic and you shouldn't really twiddle with the tensioner once set. Have a look at the manual on here somewhere - it tells you the procedure to follow when setting up.

The main thing I would do on a new GS motor is check the valve clearances.
 
do i have to take the tensioner off in order to reset it?
 
Yes, but if it is still installed there is no need unless you plan on removing it and cleaning it.
 
oh ok, i just wanted to make sure i wasnt causing any damage. i didnt know that it would reset itself automatically. eventually ill take it off next time and clean it when i have the carbs off.
 
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