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Message started by rl153 on 07/14/13 at 19:41:48

Title: Tensioner
Post by rl153 on 07/14/13 at 19:41:48

I have read some of the articles about installing the verslavy, and i don't think I can do it. What would you tell a mechanic about this procedure,and would you try to show him this website?I'll buy the part and give it to him.Thanks!

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by verslagen1 on 07/14/13 at 22:24:48

not a whole lot to say, it's more or less the same procedure as a stock unit.
except when you get to which hole to put the bolt in. you don't want the plunger pushed in so far that there is added compression. but not so far out as to need to be changed to the second hole soon.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/14/13 at 22:25:19

HOwcum you dont think you could do that?

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by rl153 on 07/15/13 at 06:28:46

Thanks for your answers. When I read the instructions, they seem unclear.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/15/13 at 07:40:34

naaahh,,, this is easy peezy,,

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by verslagen1 on 07/15/13 at 08:05:44

Having done this numerous times... it's hard for me to understand your viewpoint.

Please point out what you find unclear.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by rl153 on 07/15/13 at 13:22:05

I've got to study the procedure more,to give an intelligent answer. I appreciate your concern. I'll probably wait a couple thousand more miles before I buy the part.I've got 5500 mi. I'm just preparing for it. Thanks!

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by apache snow on 07/15/13 at 14:12:22

I read somewhere a long time ago some good advice...Why pay someone a lot of money to screw up your bike when you can screw it up yourself for a lot less money. ;)

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by Steve H on 07/15/13 at 15:32:40

You can do it. Take it slow and easy. Print out the instructions if you need to so they will be right there with you. Draw a diagram so you can document where each bolt comes from and be able to put it back in the right place.

You'll be amazed at what you can do if you study what you have to do and take it slowly and methodically.

I do all my wrenching myself. My lack of available funds has forced me to all my life. Now, I would do it anyway cause I've fixed too many mechanic repairs on cars and bikes.

There's a world of help and knowledge here. If you get stuck someone will know exactly where you are and how to help you out of it.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by rl153 on 07/15/13 at 15:40:14

Apache,funny but true. I think I have a better chance with the MC shop,tho I am concerned they won't get it right, either.In a couple thousand miles, I also have to get a tune up,valve adjusment, and possibly brakes and tires.Right now things are ok with the bike.I'm going to have to spend a bundle,but I love the bike.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/15/13 at 15:57:36

I have yet to see anyone do damage doing it at home. Ive seen several engines destroyed by "professionals". IF you have a place to park under cover, then the $$$ you save will more than buy the tools. I was terrified to open this thing up, even tho Id been working on cars for years. Not a pro, just water pumps, alternators,, stuff like that. Once I got here I saw people with zero experience walking thru jobs, just because the guys here can walk a newbie thru these basic maintenance steps. Its really easy. I can say this, for sure, the mechanics see few of these, they arent on the "popular" list.

They dont want to work on this, the other guys will be smirking,, "HaaHaaa,, you got the savage to work on" ( pure conjecture)

Anyway, the Pros at the shop rarely see these, Ive seen people take them in for oil change, & get the engine dest5royed, because the PRO put the filter in bakkerds!

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by rl153 on 07/15/13 at 19:23:01

Jog,I suspect you're right, either way I'm going to have problems,i think.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by WD on 07/15/13 at 20:36:18

When you are ready to do anything on it, pm me. I'll send you my cell number. Brakes are easy, tensioner isn't bad, took mine off as a practice run. All you need is patience and a piece of cardboard to stick your clutch cover bolts into, in the order they come out. You can't screw it up, the case bolts start at number 1 on top of the case, just go around clockwise. Go out and look at the top of the clutch cover, right by the oil fill, you'll see the number...

Take a cell phone pic of the clutch side guts for reference and get dirty.

Tires are a pain in the butt to do yourself unless you have a machine or access to one at a friend's place.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/16/13 at 01:25:54

Yea, keeping stuff organized as its dismantled is super important.
I drew an outline of the clutch cover on cardboard & put an X-acto blade thru at every bolt location.
PLan a place to put things as they come off. First stuff off goes far enough away for all the rest between it & the last thing. A clean floor makes finding anything that gets dropped easier.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by old_rider on 07/17/13 at 00:51:26

I actually came across a roll of white butchers paper that's 24" wide, must be a couple hundred feet on it. I lay down about a three section wide path from front to back of bike and can tell where anything drops or if there is any oil or fluid drippage.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by stinger on 07/17/13 at 02:35:34

I have no idea why my cam chain and tensioner never seem to wear out. I never even knew what they were until I had 33,000 miles on my 650. Savage Gregg and I changed it anyway ,but I guess it was still within limits so it really did not need changing tat that time. I now have almost 51,000 miles and my bike has no rattles and runs quiet and smooth. I will probably change it again this fall, needed or not, just because all of you guys scare me by changing it every few thousand miles. I will get the Verslavy so I have to not worry about it anymore. I never have used first gear to take off and at high speeds I always back off a bit to bring the revs down and I only use 50 wt auto oil cause it runs cooler but other than that I have no idea why i have been so lucky.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by Dave on 07/17/13 at 05:51:14

2225383F363423510 wrote:

Tells us a bit about your rides. Do you ride your bike 5 miles at a time and go on short errands to pick up things......or do you go on 300 mile trips when you ride?

Me......most of my riding is 15 - 20 minute rides at the end of the day. I get home form work, do all my chores at home, and then go on a ride to wind down at the end of the day. I am the kind of rider that evidently will not get a ton of mileage from my cam chain.

Title: Re: Tensioner
Post by verslagen1 on 07/17/13 at 07:35:20

I'd have to check my records, but I think greg put in a "verslagen" (pinned, but no second hole) in yours stinger.

And if I remember correctly, stinger is a long distance rider.