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FJRF008: Cam Chain Tensioner Survey
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<blockquote data-quote="RadioHowie" data-source="post: 1268499" data-attributes="member: 426"><p>Ray,</p><p></p><p>I'd have to take issue with your first sentence. As the originator of this thread, I can unequivocally state that the spring in MY tensioner broke, resulting in the (unwanted) replacement of my '04's motor at 46k miles.</p><p></p><p>Jarmo's experience is only the 2nd that I'm aware of of the CCT's failure due to a broken spring. And I've been hanging out here for over 10 years and this the only the second "broken spring" issue I've heard of.</p><p></p><p>I do agree with you that either the dealer or Yamaha should step up and accept some, if not all, responsibility for a CCT failure in 10k miles.</p><p></p><p>As a side note, I replaced my OEM CCT with one pictured as in my profile picture....100% manual.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://yamahazone.biz/resources/tensioners/ytr6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>In the 58,000 miles subsequent to the original installation, the unit has required exactly ZERO adjustment. It hasn't required even a millimeter of adjustment in the last 6+ years.</p><p></p><p>Based on my personal experience, and boosted by Jarmo's experience, I would NEVER own an FJR with an OEM CCT.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RadioHowie, post: 1268499, member: 426"] Ray, I'd have to take issue with your first sentence. As the originator of this thread, I can unequivocally state that the spring in MY tensioner broke, resulting in the (unwanted) replacement of my '04's motor at 46k miles. Jarmo's experience is only the 2nd that I'm aware of of the CCT's failure due to a broken spring. And I've been hanging out here for over 10 years and this the only the second "broken spring" issue I've heard of. I do agree with you that either the dealer or Yamaha should step up and accept some, if not all, responsibility for a CCT failure in 10k miles. As a side note, I replaced my OEM CCT with one pictured as in my profile picture....100% manual. [IMG]https://yamahazone.biz/resources/tensioners/ytr6.jpg[/IMG] In the 58,000 miles subsequent to the original installation, the unit has required exactly ZERO adjustment. It hasn't required even a millimeter of adjustment in the last 6+ years. Based on my personal experience, and boosted by Jarmo's experience, I would NEVER own an FJR with an OEM CCT. [/QUOTE]
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