Cam Chain Tensioner Cracked

wheelysteve · #1 PostAuthor: **wheelysteve** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:06 pm

Decided to check out the operation of my cam chain tensioner this afternoon. Removed it and it looks like the metal block in the holder is cracked.Is this a common problem? It's from my Z1B.

Should I be panicking ? Can this bit be sourced separate from the whole tensioner?

Comments pleaseâ€¦â€¦

ZedHead · #2 PostAuthor: **ZedHead** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:28 pm

Should be a plastic block on the end?

wheelysteve · #3 PostAuthor: **wheelysteve** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:46 pm

Just checked, it's definitely steel, my magnet stuck to itâ€¦...

z650freak · #4 PostAuthor: **z650freak** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:15 pm

ZedHead wrote:Should be a plastic block on the end?

Yes has part already sheeted off...can you photo side on!

wheelysteve · #5 PostAuthor: **wheelysteve** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:23 pm

Here's a couple more pics

z650freak · #6 PostAuthor: **z650freak** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:36 pm

Think I would replace before it breaks up....

DogsbolloxofZ1B · #7 PostAuthor: **DogsbolloxofZ1B** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:30 pm

That's a standard OEM tensioner unit with correct metal plate on the end. I've had a look but don't have a spare. I'm sure they are still available but pricey.
Perhaps place an 'Wanted' add.

Mike

z1bman · #8 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:53 pm

if your not concerned about originality fit one of these

http://www.debben.co.uk/KT1000.html

zpower · #9 PostAuthor: **zpower** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:02 pm

z1bman wrote:if your not concerned about originality fit one of these

http://www.debben.co.uk/KT1000.html

+1

I think the A.P.E. ones are cheaper at the moment.

wheelysteve · #10 PostAuthor: **wheelysteve** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:39 pm

I want to keep the bike to original spec. I've bought a s/hand one from flea bayâ€¦.hopefully it's in better nick than mine. Think I'll put a new spring in for peace of mind.

Cam Chain Tensioner Cracked

Cam Chain Tensioner Cracked

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