justin_o_guy wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01:Except for the plunger retainer mod on the tensioner is that the same tensioner I have?
Now the need for the inner plate is obvious. It is the mount for the outter plate. The pivot for the swinging plate with the tensioner has no bolt hole without the inner plate providing it. If the tensioner is the same as what is in my engine, I think I can build this little doohickey in the garage. I can promise, it won't be near that pretty.
Kropatchek, your posts I always read. Thanks Man..
The tensioner is the one installed by Suzuki. The reason for the stop is to prevent a breakdown of the tensioner with the consequences of a heavily damaged engine.
When the tensioner reaches the end of it's travel and stops its movement the chain will make ratteling noises. Then its time to open-up the casing and return the tensioner to its starting position. The change in valve timing as marked before in a post is, acc. Norbert not noticed in a decrease of performance
Check the German forum for pictures of the tensioner modifications if you're curious.
www.ls-650.deThen "motor" and read/look at the pictures, of the 2 posts "Kettenspanner"
Hope this helps clarify, at least that's what I understand
Greetz
Kropatchek