Z1OwnersClub GB

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:16 pm**

Hi looking for a manual cam chain tensioner for a z1100
Thanks

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:39 pm**

http://www.debben.co.uk/

Camchain tensioner KT1100
The oem stock tensoiner is spring loaded so that it is maintance free, the disadvantage with this compromise is that it can back off if used in a race engine or the engine is used aggressively such as a track day or on the drag strip. Stock tensioners also preload the camchain and tensoiner wheels, this results in accelerated wear. This is why most race/trackday bikes have the manual billet tensoiner fitted, it can not back off and so reliability is not an issue, another reason engine tuners fit this piece is because it does not preload the chain and so friction/wear is reduced, and power is increased.

Price: Â£42.25 (Excluding: VAT at 20%)

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:53 pm**

z1bman wrote:http://www.debben.co.uk/

Many Thanks

Camchain tensioner KT1100
The oem stock tensoiner is spring loaded so that it is maintance free, the disadvantage with this compromise is that it can back off if used in a race engine or the engine is used aggressively such as a track day or on the drag strip. Stock tensioners also preload the camchain and tensoiner wheels, this results in accelerated wear. This is why most race/trackday bikes have the manual billet tensoiner fitted, it can not back off and so reliability is not an issue, another reason engine tuners fit this piece is because it does not preload the chain and so friction/wear is reduced, and power is increased.

Price: Â£42.25 (Excluding: VAT at 20%)

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:00 pm**

Wasn't one of the Cumbrian lads on here making some of these ?
May have just been for own use though .

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:05 pm**

I was expecting to meet him at the yorks rally but we never connected

Posted: **Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:07 pm**

Could have been all that lager Mark :lol: