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Message started by Air Wolf on 05/12/18 at 11:46:19

Title: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by Air Wolf on 05/12/18 at 11:46:19

I am going to order a new tensioner from Verslavy and have it modified. I also want to replace the cam chain at the same time. I remember a post from the past that recommended using a nitrated (?) chain, but I can't seem to find it again. If someone could recommend or direct me to the post I would really appreciate it.

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by Dave on 05/12/18 at 12:10:03

Here:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1455475035/0

Verslagen and Lancer are just now leaving for the group ride in Texas - don't be surprised if you don't get a response for a week or two.

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by Air Wolf on 05/13/18 at 10:20:55

Thanks for the reply, I posted to see if they are still available.

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by batman on 05/14/18 at 13:37:39

If your changing the chain ,there is no need(hurry) to change the tensioner. a stock chain wouldn't need attention for 10-15,000 miles and a nitrated chain even longer. A tensioner from Versy would still use the stock (first ) mounting hole.I don't mean to say you shouldn't get one from Vercy ,just that you don't need it right away.

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by madmikesmech on 05/15/18 at 17:17:35

053E3324353922243F373A25560 wrote:

Group ride???! You mean WE as a group from this forum members or a closed group?
That would be terribly Bad Ass to meet the fellow Savage enthusiasts of this forum!
Just sayin

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by Dave on 05/15/18 at 18:24:44

0E02070E0A0806100E06000B630 wrote:

Group ride???! You mean WE as a group from this forum members or a closed group?
That would be terribly Bad Ass to meet the fellow Savage enthusiasts of this forum!
Just sayin

Yep.....we are a fun group!

We generally have 2 or 3 group rides each summer.

Here is the current one in progress in Texas:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1520439918

Here is the thread for the one at the end of the month in north Georgia:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1518871430

Here is the more generic planning thread:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1512859004

Gary_in_NJ and I keep threatening to have a Cafe' Comparison bike ride somewhere in PA....maybe this will be the summer.

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by madmikesmech on 05/16/18 at 10:02:08

Quote
"Gary_in_NJ and I keep threatening to have a Cafe' Comparison bike ride somewhere in PA....maybe this will be the summer."
That would be doable for me, as im located in tbe Southern tier of NY state, about 90 miles south of Buffalo. On the PA border.
Keep me posted PLEASE Dave!!

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by Air Wolf on 06/13/18 at 07:28:13

Cam chain tensioner update. I send a new cam chain tensioner to Verslagen on June 6th and received it back on June 11, couldn't ask for any better service. I got a new tensioner and sent it to Verslagen for modification so I really hadn't looked at my existing one. After receiving the modified one back I proceeded to install it. It was much easier then I ever expected, took about two hours total taking my time. The old tensioner was extended almost .75", glad I didn't wait any longer to replace it. Bike had 9664 miles on it. I did not replace the chain, took the advice from the forum members.
If anyone has any droughts about the timing chain wearing, don't.

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by Yoshi on 06/15/18 at 20:04:43

How far was it extended?

Title: Re: Cam Chain and Tensioner Replacement
Post by Air Wolf on 06/16/18 at 12:43:59

Slightly less then 3/4".