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FJRF008: Cam Chain Tensioner Survey
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<blockquote data-quote="Jarmo" data-source="post: 1267249" data-attributes="member: 517"><p>Update to Post #51 June13 2010</p><p></p><p>A. 2003</p><p></p><p>B. 38000</p><p></p><p>C. Checked old tensioner myself , adjusted manually several times .</p><p></p><p>Had dealer replace tensioner at 58000 miles</p><p></p><p>D. Replacing tensioner stopped noise for about 8000 miles .</p><p></p><p>E. Dealer was notified of noise on original unit.</p><p></p><p>F. Motor quit at 68000 miles . Noticed several bent intake valves .</p><p></p><p>Tensioner stuck , chain loose , Found broken spring inside of tensioner at teardown .</p><p></p><p>G. Dealer replaced old tensioner , new tensioner failed .</p><p></p><p>H. Paid for tensioner replacement myself .</p><p></p><p>I. Replaced original tensioner 58000 miles</p><p></p><p>New tensioner failed at 68000 miles</p><p></p><p>J. Randomly , both times</p><p></p><p>K. Not confident in Yamaha design , next motor will have manual tensioner .</p><p></p><p>This bike has been a tank , not considering getting rid of it .</p><p></p><p>Going to repair it and ride on .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jarmo, post: 1267249, member: 517"] Update to Post #51 June13 2010 A. 2003 B. 38000 C. Checked old tensioner myself , adjusted manually several times . Had dealer replace tensioner at 58000 miles D. Replacing tensioner stopped noise for about 8000 miles . E. Dealer was notified of noise on original unit. F. Motor quit at 68000 miles . Noticed several bent intake valves . Tensioner stuck , chain loose , Found broken spring inside of tensioner at teardown . G. Dealer replaced old tensioner , new tensioner failed . H. Paid for tensioner replacement myself . I. Replaced original tensioner 58000 miles New tensioner failed at 68000 miles J. Randomly , both times K. Not confident in Yamaha design , next motor will have manual tensioner . This bike has been a tank , not considering getting rid of it . Going to repair it and ride on . [/QUOTE]
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