didnt know that was the chain tension adjuster

[beachbum3478]

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?

[hampshirehog]

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.

[bwringer]

All about cam chain tensioners and the rebuilding and resetting thereof:

http://bwringer.com/gs/camchaintens.html

[beachbum3478]

do i have to take the tensioner off in order to reset it?

[chef1366]

Yes, but if it is still installed there is no need unless you plan on removing it and cleaning it.

[beachbum3478]

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.