When to replace the cam chain tensioner on a Honda CBR?

When to replace the cam chain tensioner on a Honda CBR?

(Honda CBR) So I’ve been having a bit of a rattling on the bike and decided to replace the Cam chain tensioner with another OEM CCT. The bike has done 62k miles, every day riding, on the original CCT. I replaced it, as per the Haynes manual and was a easy job.

Can a roller chain tensioner last 10, 000 miles?

I did my roller chain conversion last fall and now have 10,000 mile on them with no problems. I used the Andrews 26 N cams, Harley B lifters and factory new style oil pump and cam support plate along with the S/E adj push rods. I think they are going to take over the gear drive market because of crank runout problems.

How long does a hydraulic cam chain tensioner last?

Getting mine done next week, Kit number 25284-08 on a 2000 flht. have SE203’s and Kit will work fine with those cam’s. Quoted four hours labor plus parts. Does the new hydraulic cam chain tensioner truely significantly outlast the old style?

How many miles does a silent cam chain have?

My original chain system (silent) has 47k miles and the shoes were not too bad, considering the system. Guess my chains were fairly smooth. Just happened to pull the cam support plate out and noticed that one of the inboard cam beariing races had a few minor pits so I decided to change the whole set-up.

(Honda CBR) So I’ve been having a bit of a rattling on the bike and decided to replace the Cam chain tensioner with another OEM CCT. The bike has done 62k miles, every day riding, on the original CCT. I replaced it, as per the Haynes manual and was a easy job.

Do you consider 36, 000 miles a lot for this cam chain tensioner system?

Do you consider 36,000 miles a lot for this chain tensioner system? 36,000 is not a lot of miles for hydraulic cam chain tensioners. You should not be concerned about inspecting them until somewhere between 80 and 100k. If you ever have your exhaust off before then, pull your cam cover and get a look at them. Just for piece of mind.

What did I do to my chain tensioners?

This past weekend I installed the new Screaming Eagle cam support plate, changed out the cam bearings (inner & outer), installed the new high volume oil pump and new style chain tensioners. I decided to go with the stock rods, and took them out through the top end. All related gaskets and o-rings were replaced in the process.

How long do cam chain tensioner shoes last?

If you ever have your exhaust off before then, pull your cam cover and get a look at them. Just for piece of mind. Regarding today’s newsletter Q&A, I pulled the cover on our ’06 FLHX Street Glide, with @ 36,000 miles, and found the shoes worn only about 1/16″, or maybe about .0020″. Not bad.

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