Cam chain tensioner

[stug]

Just fitted a new tensioner and want to check I have done it properly before I carry on with rebuilding the rest.
After fitting the new tensioner I pulled out the piece of wire holding the tensioner in the closed position.
The tensioner only moved possibly 1 click.
Is this right?
I have turned the engine over by hand and everything looks fine but am just a bit paranoid.
I thought it might have moved quite a few clicks.

Anybody done anything similar and does this sound right?

Cheers

[cargo]

I'm surprised you were able to by a new tensioner of that type.

And yes sounds like you've got it right...............

there's a thread or two on this subject use the search

[stug]

Thanks.
The local Kawa dealer ordered one up and it arrived inside 3 days.
It was fairly cheap as well at £26

[U_h0rnet5]

Where did you get you cam tensioner from???? The places I called wanted to charge me like £60!!!!!

[cargo]

This £26 tensioner would appear to be the older style tensioner with the little bolt on the side that alows access to put a bit of wire in when resetting it.

Mr Kawasaki in his infinate wisdom replaced it with a different improved ? version.

I know the newer version is easier to reset ( or least it is for me) as I've worked with both..................

They are so far as I can tell interchangable.

To be honest I really was surprised to know that the old style could still be bought...............is the new version any better? I don't know but once they changed to it it stayed the same for a very long time.

I've seen broken ones but never seen a one that was worn and unusable...............

A case of you pays yer money and you takes yer choice ?

[stug]

This is the first time I have used a tensioner like this and I think I prefer the newer types where you bolt them up tight and then put in the spring and bolt.
To me there just doesn't seem to be a lot of force on the tensioner blade, but I suppose thats the way its supposed to be.

[U_h0rnet5]

Orite clever, In my track bike its the newer one I think as to reset it you have to take it out again because of the little catch!

[cargo]

Orite clever, In my track bike its the newer one I think as to reset it you have to take it out again because of the little catch!

And your point is ?

[stug]

Any tensioner to reset must be completely removed, reset then put back on, then bolt and spring put in

[Smeagel13]

Well, my tensioner is knackered, I've had a quick look round but can't seem to find and replacements... Anyone know where I can get one, preferably a new one, and how much should I be looking at?

Cheers

[extonyg]

you can get a new one from cradleys i got a quote of £60.22 + vat today.so im guessing this is the newer style, they didnt give me an option so i dont no if they have stopped selling the older type now.

[Smeagel13]

£60!!! you've gotta be kidding me ... i'm to blame for busting it, I rushed damn!

[Smeagel13]

Here's a thought, some guy's selling a zx636 tensioner for £10... Do you think it would work? Looks like it would do the job...



Or any others known to work?

[cargo]

NO

[Smeagel13]

NO

Looks like that plans out the window then