tensioner

Heres the scoop so other day I start hearing timing chain tick so I put her on the stand remove tensioner screw it in take finger off and watch it do its thing its nice and smooth no jumping or anything put it back on fire this dog up and all hell breaks loose. nasty sound ya all know the one. I...

Ok Ill make this short and sweet. Pros and cons does I go with the original type or aftermarket mechanical tensioner. mine is getting louder by the week.

Hey everyone, My cam chain slipped a tooth when I was changing out my cam tensioner :spank: Totally my fault, I'm so frustrated. My bike still has a stable idle, but now at about 100 rpm less than usual. It sounds a lot deeper and less smooth at idle and at all rpm ranges (it kind of sounds...

Bought this brand new and didn't need it. Just sold bike so definitely won't use it. Paid $106. Will sell for $65 shipped to your door. Let me know? Fits 2006 fz6 (and maybe other models). Includes gasket... Ceebass68 at gmail.com Update: will ship in US only unless you are willing to pay...

Hi Guys, I apologize if there is another thread about this, I used the search and was unable to find anything. Returning rider from Vegas. I recently bought a 2008 fz6 and so far, I'm loving it. From what I've read on here and the videos I watched, it sounds like my CCT is slowly...

Hi guys, I am hearing a knocking sound from the left side of the engine. The sound can be heard after revving the engine and the rPMs start to decrease/ go down after 4000 to idle. When i'm revving the bike and the rPMs go up, I can't hear the sound. You can hear what I hear in this video...

All, Here are a couple of observations about the Yamaha Factory Service Manual (FSM) which if followed MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE! 1) Typo stating to turn the engine counter clockwise = WRONG -> Clockwise is correct! 2) Torque Oil Drain Plug to 31 ft/lbs = cracked pan if A USED washer...

I need a little help, Like a lot o bikes my timing chain tensioner was producing some rattling sounds. Per a buddy of mine, he suggested that I take off the top nut and add a little motor oil to it, cause it is possible that the motor wasn't oiling itself suffiently enough. it really seemed to...