Cam chain tensioner replacement

[R3dummy]

I have a 2006 rocket that had some transmission work done about a year ago. The only problem with the repair is that they didn’t entirely reinstall my cam chain tensioner. (I’ll leave a picture below). Forgive me if my terminology is off, but they left out the rod with the head that goes through the center of the assembly. So in other words there’s just a hole in the side of my motor. Due to starting a new job in Texas, I haven’t been home very much since it was repaired and therefore I haven’t ridden the bike basically at all. I might’ve put 50 miles or so on it since. And along with that I just didn’t really worry about this issue because it wasn’t being ridden.

Now for the actual question. I need my bike 100% within the week because I’m riding it out to Houston very soon. I already have a new tensioner, but no shops can do the installation before I need to leave. Is it worth it to do it myself? And how would I go about doing it?

Thank you!!

 

[TURBO200R4]

the actual tenisioner is in position and what is missing is the screw cap and the spring. but it needs the spring to adjust the setting
so that would be what to replace. the screw cap and the spring.
depending on milage i would measure the distance of the plunger (probably 12 to 25MM)
and if over 20 put a plug (10mm or a 3/8 steel ball ) to add spring tenision.
i would guess it is not a good idea to replace the whole assysembly others might have there ideas.
hth

 

[R3dummy]

the actual tenisioner is in position and what is missing is the screw cap and the spring. but it needs the spring to adjust the setting
so that would be what to replace. the screw cap and the spring.
depending on milage i would measure the distance of the plunger (probably 12 to 25MM)
and if over 20 put a plug (10mm or a 3/8 steel ball ) to add spring tenision.
i would guess it is not a good idea to replace the whole assysembly others might have there ideas.
hth

So in summary I’m just throwing in a new spring and screw cap, simple as that? How would I go about measuring the plunger?

 

[TURBO200R4]

So in summary I’m just throwing in a new spring and screw cap, simple as that? How would I go about measuring the plunger?

yes
you need a caliper or maybe a pensil and measure from the outside base to the outside base of the out side of the adjuster valve. not the spring depth of the valve.
hth

 

[R3dummy]

yes
you need a caliper or maybe a pensil and measure from the outside base to the outside base of the out side of the adjuster valve. not the spring depth of the valve.
hth

Thanks very much. I’ll give it a shot and leave an update tonight.

 

[R3dummy]

yes
you need a caliper or maybe a pensil and measure from the outside base to the outside base of the out side of the adjuster valve. not the spring depth of the valve.
hth

Sorry I’m an idiot, I cannot for the life of me get the screw cap off of the replacement tensioner. Any tips?

 

[R3dummy]

yes
you need a caliper or maybe a pensil and measure from the outside base to the outside base of the out side of the adjuster valve. not the spring depth of the valve.
hth

Sorry I’m an idiot, I cannot for the life of me get the screw cap off of the replacement tensioner. Any tips?

Ok nevermind a hammer did the trick.

 

[Gerald]

I have a 2006 rocket that had some transmission work done about a year ago. The only problem with the repair is that they didn’t entirely reinstall my cam chain tensioner. (I’ll leave a picture below). Forgive me if my terminology is off, but they left out the rod with the head that goes through the center of the assembly. So in other words there’s just a hole in the side of my motor. Due to starting a new job in Texas, I haven’t been home very much since it was repaired and therefore I haven’t ridden the bike basically at all. I might’ve put 50 miles or so on it since. And along with that I just didn’t really worry about this issue because it wasn’t being ridden.

Now for the actual question. I need my bike 100% within the week because I’m riding it out to Houston very soon. I already have a new tensioner, but no shops can do the installation before I need to leave. Is it worth it to do it myself? And how would I go about doing it?

Thank you!!

Without having tension on the chain, I would be afraid chain could jump on timing gears and alter valve timing. Believe I would remove valve cover and check the valve timing. Good luck, hope I'm wrong.

 

[Kevin frazier]

 

[TURBO200R4]

Without having tension on the chain, I would be afraid chain could jump on timing gears and alter valve timing. Believe I would remove valve cover and check the valve timing. Good luck, hope I'm wrong

My theroy is that maybe when they worked that they probably left it the way they found it so i am thinking that it still has some adjustment on it
and probably should be ok.
that is the reason i wanted the measurement. to see where it is at.
does this sound reasonable to you?