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Re: Verslavy Tensioner Assy (soon to be in stock)
05/26/07 at 12:07:39

Cam Chain Adjuster Check Procedure
Cam Chain Adjuster Life

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- The VerSlavy ------------------------------------------------

Verslavy mod (pin, slot and second hole) in a new adjuster for $160

- The VerSlavy with your parts ----------------------------

Verslavy mod (pin, slot and second hole) in used adjuster for $110

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Send your original adjuster in useable condition within 60 days for $40 refund.
After 60 days, any fees will be deducted.
Please include your email addy with the return for refund.

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Replacement springs for $5

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Domestic shipping by USPS is $5

International or overnight shipping will be extra.

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There is currently a waiting list.
However, I will prioritize based on need.
Sending me your adjuster proves need.

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Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy
Reply #1 - 06/16/07 at 21:56:44

trooper3 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06:

Thanks Verslagen!... just got the "original" style weld-on cam adjuster I ordered from you into my sister's Savage. The bike runs sweet, no more noise, way quieter. Looks like I have about 12mm before the spring pin gets to the end of the slot but because my chain is only about 10mm apart I figure I will hear something before it does. Thanks again. Here is a picture.
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Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy
Reply #2 - 09/16/07 at 13:55:31

A bit of history...

slavy wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:02:

I made some mod. to my tensioner- just made the part that slides out longer /welded about 1" extension/ and drilleed a new hole 12 mm ftom the old one . Now the cam chain tensioner is almost all the way IN. And No, I did not check how does it work, because the engine is still on the bench, waiting for a proper paper work for the bike where it will go.
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Matti YaBB Newbies Offline A savage from Sweden Posts: 5	Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy Reply #3 - 10/01/07 at 09:41:10 Got my parts today (You did a splended job Verslagen) and put them in place. Now i have a whispering engine, and i will recomend all Savage ovners to buy a VerSlavy till there next oilchange. /Matti
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Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy
Reply #4 - 11/15/07 at 06:39:20

Hi Verslagen, just had the mechanic replace cam chain and fit your tensioner.

Question:
The tensioner he returned me has a small spring-loaded catch and the piston is serrated on the top... is this the standard issue item or had it been reworked already (keep in mind my bike is 19 years old and I'm the 6th owner)

The old tensioner does look in fine shape, though, and has a looong spring inside, so when fully compressed it will push against the cam chain with quite some force...

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy Reply #5 - 04/15/08 at 12:24:00 I just got it Positive Feedback Rating 100% Excellent machine work and fast turn around time.
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Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy
Reply #6 - 05/18/08 at 17:46:59

Thought I'd post this comparison. Picture on the left is a standard tensioner, then on the right the same setup a little later on the same day with extended mod.

Interestingly, this is a brand new Lancer cam chain and good chain guides (8000 mile bike). I think the initial extension was due in no small part to the 0.040" head skim and thinner head gasket - though the camchain 21 pin length was slightly longer than factory new spec.

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Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy
Reply #8 - 07/12/08 at 08:20:33

47200 km = 29329 miles

I didn't measure how far out the plunger was. I was so eager to put the other one in when the cover was off. took only a few photos. It was much easier than expected.

I would recommend the verslavy to every savage owner. Just so that you don't have to think about the plunger popping out. Mine was rattling and it was past due.

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Wolf Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 140	Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy Reply #9 - 04/27/09 at 19:55:58 Hey verslagen1! I gots mail! Yes, the verslavy arrived today safe and sound! Thank you! I also picked up my performance cam and jetset (thank you LANCER) today too!! Woo hoo! Wolf
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Digger Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Ya gotta be tough to ride singles! Posts: 1453 Colorado Springs, CO Gender:	Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy Reply #10 - 06/30/09 at 21:36:14 Ver, If faced with a choice of which hole of the Verslavy to use, would you choose the one that yields more plunger extension or the one that yields less plunger extension? TIA!
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Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy
Reply #11 - 06/30/09 at 23:17:38

Digger wrote on 06/30/09 at 21:36:14:

If faced with a choice of which hole of the Verslavy to use, would you choose the one that yields more plunger extension or the one that yields less plunger extension?

Use the 1st hole up until the pin bottoms out. Then switch. This will keep the spring tension to a minimum.
Or course if you're almost there, change it over if you want.
But I would tend not to want the plunger fully compressed.

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Re: Cam Chain Club Modified Tensioner Assy
Reply #13 - 05/12/11 at 23:21:40

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What is the advantage of going with this mod instead of the OEM part from BikeBandit?

If you stay with stock, you need to replace the chain, front and rear guides... NOT THE TENSIONER!!!

You only need to replace your tensioner if it looks like this...

And what's to prevent it happening again... nothing!
My mod pins the plunger to the housing, it will never fall out.
And with the 2nd hole you can extend the life of your chain to the full rated life of the chain.
As it is, the plunger is ready to fall out at half the allowed stretch.

So do you want to pay over $200 every time or every other time your plunger is ready to fall out?
And count yourself lucky, half the time it falls out the cam gets out of time with the crank and piston meets valves.

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Re: Verslavy Tensioner Assy (in stock)
Reply #14 - 05/13/11 at 02:40:49

jdgronemeyer1s wrote on 05/12/11 at 22:52:58:

What is the advantage of going with this mod instead of the OEM part from BikeBandit?

Man, go with Verslagen's tensioner. If you put a stock one back in it's only a matter of time (very short time at that) before it does the same thing again. If you put a new stock tensioner in it will already be extended to the maximum and ready to fall out. That's a very poor Suzuki design. I'm going to order one before long myself.
If Verslagen will take my money

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