Cam Tensioner

[mike10]

Got home and saw the Nut and the adjustment Knob on my Cam Tensioner came nearly off. Do I need to take it off and reset it, or can I just screw the knob back in. Thanks Mike... Also can I get it off without carb removal ? 1980 GS1000

[Nessism]

Did the spring loose tension? If so, you need to reset it. Otherwise, put a dot of blue loctite on the threads and tighten down the nut.

[sedelen]

I had found the lock nut missing on my '82 GS1100E, I did replace that cam chain tensioner with another I had. I was able to replace it without removing the carbs, air box etc. It wasn't very fun, but I didn't have any
offset screw drivers (those bolts also fit phillips head screwdrivers), speed wrenches, etc. that would've made that job easier. I don't know if you could do the same with a GS1000.

Unless that spring has sprung (got loose from the adjustment knob) I'd probably try to either tighten that nut or replace it with one that won't
back off or use some form of lock-tite. It is critical that spring doesn't
unravel when the bike is running.

[mike10]

I had found the lock nut missing on my '82 GS1100E, I did replace that cam chain tensioner with another I had. I was able to replace it without removing the carbs, air box etc. It wasn't very fun, but I didn't have any
offset screw drivers (those bolts also fit phillips head screwdrivers), speed wrenches, etc. that would've made that job easier. I don't know if you could do the same with a GS1000.

Unless that spring has sprung (got loose from the adjustment knob) I'd probably try to either tighten that nut or replace it with one that won't
back off or use some form of lock-tite. It is critical that spring doesn't
unravel when the bike is running.

I think I better reset it and use the lock tight. Thanks , Mike