OK, I am a New VTR owner from Seattle. It's a 17,000 mile Red 1998 in decent but ignored condition. I've just completed the
stopper mod on the front cylinder. The existing stock CCTs have a red dot (that mean anything?). I'm doing other operations at the same time so Tank, Carbs, and both valve covers are off. The Access plates on left side for crank and reference marks are removed. Instead the special tool to secure the CCT we used a screw driver and tape. DON'T follow my path until some senior members have a look at this. I had trouble following the drawings but understood the objective and made this up.
Here is the screwdriver and tape trick for holding the length during removal. 1/2 turn took away tension. This may not work on the rear CCT because oil drips out:
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Here is the unit as removed with screwdriver taped to hold position. The measurement shown, FOR YOUR BIKE is vital.
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Here is how I did this. Comments welcome. I have not yet re installed. Yes, I will turn the engine by hand and check tension and also make sure I can get a 1/2 turn back for safety of chain. When Assembling the final time after measurments are verified, engage the spring before winding. This is a bit like a pull cord in a lawnmower. Make sure the assembled unit springs the tensioner out
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Desired length for my bike
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Retracted "Spring Broken Safety Length"
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Moderator please check. Is there a staging area for new ideas or new statements of existing procedures?