Cam chain tensioner removal: Difference between revisions

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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, long-time club member, multiple 250 owner~~, [http://www.ecta-lsr.com/RecordsMoto3.php 250cc speed record-holder], and 12th place (overall) finisher in the 2003 [http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm Iron Butt Rally]~~, 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. The inside of the engine should be a relatively clean, dry (without water) place. It should be fine where it is. In other words, if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

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. The inside of the engine should be a relatively clean, dry (without water) place. It should be fine where it is. In other words, if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

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 # 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==

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 [[Category:Engine]]
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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, long-time club member, multiple 250 owner, [http://www.ecta-lsr.com/RecordsMoto3.php 250cc speed record-holder], and 12th place (overall) finisher in the 2003 [http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm Iron Butt Rally], 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. The inside of the engine should be a relatively clean, dry (without water) place. It should be fine where it is. In other words, if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
+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. The inside of the engine should be a relatively clean, dry (without water) place. It should be fine where it is. In other words, if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
 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 # 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==