[DoubleAught]

Kaws auto cam chain tensioner doesn't? The 12 is my third or fourth Kaw with an auto cam chain tensioner, and it's started to make that loose cam chain noise. I know a couple of ways to bring it back to life, but I don't think I've ever had one that really worked very well. Do any of you notice that chattering sound that's loudest when the motor is cold, and at low rpms?

P.S. Rugburn, "You're the man that made my Pappy lose his chaw?!!" You're killin me man!!

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[Robert]

This has been a problem with all (12) of the Kawasaki's that I have owned. In fact just this past weekend I fixed it on my 98ZX9R.

(This is also a problem on a lot of Honda CBRF2's)



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Robert Basil
It ain't easy being green - Kermit the frog
But it sure is fun! - Robert Basil

 

[VYPIR]

My R6 does the same thing. Damn!!! I hope they didn't put any Kaw parts in there, that's not the a way to BEEF it up!

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You get the best thrills on two wheels!

Damn rice burners!

 

[Joe4speed]

so how do you diagnose it and fix it?? I have no clue!! LOL

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Joe
1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, 4,100 miles, Vance and Hines Titanium slip on, synthetics, more to come soon!!!


1988 Mustang GT
www.joe4speed.com

 

[Squidwannabe]

Hey don't forget Suzuki's, they do it too!!.
I don't think it is anything to worry about, I've spoken to many people about the matter and all have told me to not worry about it.

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Watch out where those Huskies go , Don't you eat that yellow snow ....


Adam

 

[Robert]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Aril, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JL1314:
so how do you diagnose it and fix it?? I have no clue!! LOL<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

All you have to do move the tensioner back and forth and lube it a little. I only noticed mine because I happened to be going through the bike for next race season.




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Robert Basil
It ain't easy being green - Kermit the frog
But it sure is fun! - Robert Basil

 

[rponiarski]

Haven't noticed it on my Kawasaki, but mine is air/oil cooled and only has 1,400 miles on it...



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Richard M. Poniarski
'00 Kawasaki ZR750F2, a.k.a. ZR-7
AMA #674623
NY S666C
ZR7OA #3

 

[CajunVFR]

That's why I went with HONDA!GEAR drives are the only way to go.The whine is pretty cool too.

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Steven G. Knecht
1991 VFR750F
1989 RX-7 GTU