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Cam chain tensioner

Discussion in 'Maintenance & Tweaks' started by Gamm, Jun 2, 2021.

  1. Gamm

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    Can anyone tell me if it’s wise to replace my camchain tensioner on my Daytona, it’s a 2010 / with 10k miles.

    Reason I’m asking is because I’ve previously seen some comments on Facebook, and people speaking about the gen 1 and how the can chain tensioner is like cheese. Is it the same tensioner on the gen 2 ?
    Thought I’d ask in here as there seems to be more clued up folks

    I would prefer not to go down the manual route because tbh I wouldn’t know when to adjust / be to scared fu*#ing about with it .


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  2. StMarks

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    I've heard the same sorts of comments, very many times.
    Fwiw mine has 30k miles, albeit always very gently ridden :whistle:, with std kit & no hassle so far.. (Hope I'm not tempting fate there :-??)
     
  3. Gamm

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    Yeah I’m really not sure. Hoping someone else will have a better idea


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  4. bladebiker

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    The MCT is fairly straightforward to adjust and there are lots of how to’s out there. My oem one went a few years back and wrecked the top end. Had no issues with the APE MCT I fitted after. Touch wood !


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  5. Gamm

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    Yeah I’ve just watched some videos, it looks straight forward to adjust, I just would know when to tighten it.
    I reckon I’ll just change out the automatic one every 10k.
    What miles did yours go at ?

    Cheers


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  6. bladebiker

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    At about 8k I think. I was probably just unlucky. I didn’t have the bike from new though.


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  7. Gamm

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    Ah alright, great cheers anyway man


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  8. Gamm

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    Anyone know what can chain tensioner I would need for the 2nd gen ? There’s 2 options TT675-1 or -09


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