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There have been a few reports from club members concerning the cam chain tensioner. On the whole, though, this has not been a big issue for 250 owners. Leon, a long-time club member and multiple 250 owner, says not to worry about it: "I've never had an issue with a cam tensioner on the Ninja. In this case, fixing it before it breaks may be what causes it to break." | There have been a few reports from club members concerning the cam chain tensioner. On the whole, though, this has not been a big issue for 250 owners. Leon, a long-time club member and multiple 250 owner, says not to worry about it: "I've never had an issue with a cam tensioner on the Ninja. In this case, fixing it before it breaks may be what causes it to break." | ||
If you are unsure about this issue, do a search on the board to help you make up your mind. There is a diagram at the [http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/400_0483/camshaft_tensioner/camshaft_tensioner.cfm?man=ka&groupid=3170&parent=3060 Ron Ayers parts fiche]. The usual noise for a tensioner getting worn is a loud ticking, similar to noisy (loose) valves. A new one is about $35. Part | If you are unsure about this issue, do a search on the board to help you make up your mind. There is a diagram at the [http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/400_0483/camshaft_tensioner/camshaft_tensioner.cfm?man=ka&groupid=3170&parent=3060 Ron Ayers parts fiche]. The usual noise for a tensioner getting worn is a loud ticking, similar to noisy (loose) valves. A new one is about $35. Part number for the whole assembly is 12048-1106. Below are instructions for periodic lubing, should you decide you wish to do that. | ||
==Camshaft chain tensioner removal== | ==Camshaft chain tensioner removal== | ||