For those who have not had their clutch side cover off or don't know what the tensioner looks like, here is a pic of one nearing its useful limit at 34,000 kms or 21,100 mi.

Had some hands-on experience the other day.

My engine: approx 45,000 KM. Said to have a top end "Overhaul " at 30,000KM. Hmm?

The tensioner extends for 18 mm.
The chain is shorter than the Suzuki limit ( 21 pins 126.75 mm).
The chainwheels do NOT look  worn.
The tensioner guide has a 1 mm deep channel.  Don't know if this is normal , have not measured a new guide.

Q:
What is worn?? I.a.w. what needs replacing.


Greetz
Kropatchek

thanks all!  

... and Krops, your English is good.

barry68v10 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:


21 pins 126.75 mm , 2.15 mm shorter than the lenght to reject the chain.

Greetz
Kropatchek