I think I got it, the key is finding or altering a longer thin screwdriver to twist the tensioner and hold it steady while getting it into place and still keep tension on the spring while installing it. that should be it, going to try it now.
This illustration shows the tensioner in its retracted form, ready to load. when actually installing the tensioner it is not like this, it should be fully extended, and its not shown like that here. in order to retracted it you must first use a small screwdriver to twist to retract the plunger...
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...
Hey guys I am looking to change my bars out to a style with a lower rise, has anyone else done this, if so could you let me know where you got them. Thanks
Wow, what did the rest of the bike look like? great improvisation skills.. same thing happened to me, I looked around awhile on the side of the freeway, found a piece of a hack saw blade and wire hanger. I cut two notches on the drive post and bent the wire hanger in to a triangle, and forced it...
Hey I should have mentioned your fine collection of bikes, Wow. Very nice, love the FZ Mods. Did you add after market headers too? I was pretty happy with my stock bike, til I started looking around this site and ive seen some really great additions, Im sure thats how it all starts. Great job mate.
Hello Mate! Like i said I am still new to this site and didn't see your reply. Sorry bout that. I have a few friends in Melbourne, never been myself but it seems like a great place. wish I could bring my bike out there. Funny thing about Australia, it makes me think of MadMax, last of the V8...
Thanks Kazza, This site is a little overwhelming, but its good to see all the FZs. I just got my FZ and went up Palomar Mountain in SD. What a day. Let me know where you are at. Thanks again for the welcome.