manual cam chain tensioner?

[ddaniels]

Got the manual tensioner yesterday and put it in today. Didn't solve my ticking problem. Bummer. Any other ideas of what it could be? Other than a noisy engine, it runs really good.

On a side note, I discovered another little gem on this bike. One of the PO's isntalled a hidden kill switch. Kind of a cool idea for theft deterrant.

[almarconi]

Any other ideas of what it could be?

Could be worn cam chain components.

Have you adjusted the valves lately? An overly loose valve could make a ticking noise.

Does the noise change with engine RPM or is it constant?

[ddaniels]

Did a valve adjustment and all are within spec. I actually hear it intermittantly, mostly under heavy load. But when it's sitting and idling, it sounds like a dang threshing machine.

[almarconi]

When you adjusted the valves, did you measure the cam chain for stretch?

The manual has a procedure to show you how its done.

[TheCafeKid]

Did you check the inside of the valve cover for any wear marks? I found one a valve cover that was apparently warped some how, and the chain was contacting the inside of the valve cover riding across the front sprocket. swapped valve covers and it went bye bye. But, you should check your chain as suggested. I have YET to find one out of spec, but its certainly possible.

[ddaniels]

No, didn't check the chain. I was figuring the valve adjustment would take care of it. Guess I'll have to get back in there sometime soon.

[renobruce]

ape is billet/anodized billet ya goof

You can polish off that blue anodizing if you want.

[OzJavelin]

Got the manual tensioner yesterday and put it in today. Didn't solve my ticking problem. Bummer. Any other ideas of what it could be? Other than a noisy engine, it runs really good.

On a side note, I discovered another little gem on this bike. One of the PO's isntalled a hidden kill switch. Kind of a cool idea for theft deterrant.

Where are these APE or other brand manual tensioners purchased from? I need to be shipped to Australia..

[chef1366]

Where are these APE or other brand manual tensioners purchased from? I need to be shipped to Australia..

http://gszone.biz/

[rapidray]

You can polish off that blue anodizing if you want.

Wow Bruce! Those ports look TINY!!! Ray.

[OzJavelin]

http://gszone.biz/

Lotsa cool stuff there. Shame I'm a bit "spoiled" about the price; a guy on the Kawasaki Forums builds these (I have one for my GPz750 and my ZR550) for $38.50 shipped to me in Australia (with a new gasket). Oh well .. suppy and demand