Cam Chain Tensioner problems

[Bob C]

I am about to embark on a tour of Austria, Switzerland and Bavaria on my 04 plate VTR. Now I know that the earlier VTR models were prone to troublesome cam chain tensioners and they failed, but has anyone heard of the newer models having the same trouble and if so what is the best preventative measures that I can take, short of replacing the current tensioners fitted. Cheers Bob C

[Stratman]

There is SOOOO much on here about this that I suggest you do a search first. Short answer - doesn't matter what age the bike/CCT is - replace them with manual ones.

[spider13]

as above,get them off and get some manual ones in there,gives you a reall peice of mind when there done
steve

[Vtrkidda]

What they said get them changed matey welcome

[tony.mon]

You really need to get these done for peace of mind.
The stopper mod (just search for it) will be effective, but you could still get a spring failure; just not catastrophic.

Full manual cct's will solve the problem.

[Bob C]

Cheers fellas. Anyone make any recommendations as to which manual adjusters to fit and where Ill get them from.

[spider13]

iff you look up sales and wants section youll find info there just look up rider on a storm,top fella for manual cct`s
steve

[Wicky]

Cheers fellas. Anyone make any recommendations as to which manual adjusters to fit and where Ill get them from.

Krieger, Bazza or RoS

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 16&t=22720

[Vtrkidda]

Ive got bazzas fitted they all do a great job so what ever you decide it will be a good move ,

All above do great prices so the choice is yours