Guest Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'm looking for a new manual cam-chain tensioner as my CBR600 f3 is sounding a bit rattly! Wheres the best place to get one from? Honda want £90 for a new(automatic) one. No sign on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 why do you want a manual one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The manual ones don't degrade with time cos there's no spring, just a bolt and thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 but if you tighten them too tight it will wear the cam chain too quick and if you dont adjust it get ready for a new motor also the honda uprated one will be fine they are made to put a certain amount of pressure on the cam chain unlike a manual one you cant get it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Ok. I got the impression that the manual one was an upgrade because it wouldn't deteriorate with time,, but I don't want to risk my engine! There are no sources that you know for an OEM automatic one then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 only honda!!manual ones are ok if adjusted properly but the adjuster could be a right pain to get to and you could forget or adjust it wrong its easily done not worth the risk try david silver spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 £37.50 from david silver spares 8) http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/part ... art_11702/i think thats the right one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Im with stewy baby 8) 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Im with stewy baby 8) 8) 8) are you ?im off to bed you coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'm sure they're taking over the assylum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thats more like it! You've just saved me £50! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 you sure its just not jammed?...start your bike up and give the tensioner a few light taps and it will probably start working again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Sure Ive read if you take it out and give it a damn good clean with brake cleaner does it. Anyone heard this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 nah its a honda they had problems with cam chain tensioners thats why they uprated it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Yeah I know that bud, just if its servicable, its a cheap fix. Will hunt around for it, Ride mag did a 20 year history of the cbr that became my bible lol, sad I know but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Bikes got 30k on it, and came with the clatter, although if a sunny day comes i'll give it a clean before shelling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Update: Got the CTT from David Silver ok on Monday, couldn't wait any longer and put it in today after work! SUCCESS!! Only took about an hour! Clatter gone! I'm soooo happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 What was all the fuss about then Glad your happy, this is a usual bugbear with em, yours now will last the lifetime of the bike so treat yourself to a kitkat 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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