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Re: Newbie - Cam chain tensioner
Reply #31 - 02/22/20 at 23:20:13

RocketScienceSmurf wrote on 02/22/20 at 22:50:07:

Since I suspected that my cam chain has never been checked and that the tensioner was on it's last leg I removed the clutch cover yesterday and took a couple of pictures. Should I order a new cam chain or just put i Verslagens tensioner?

One or the other, don't need to do both unless you don't want to double your mileage before you change the chain.

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Re: Newbie - Cam chain tensioner
Reply #32 - 02/23/20 at 04:32:00

RocketScienceSmurf wrote on 02/22/20 at 22:50:07:

Since I suspected that my cam chain has never been checked and that the tensioner was on it's last leg I removed the clutch cover yesterday and took a couple of pictures. Should I order a new cam chain or just put i Verslagens tensioner?

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Do the tensioner because all LS650s should have one anyway.

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Re: Newbie - Cam chain tensioner
Reply #33 - 02/25/20 at 03:57:02

Since I am located in Sweden it's quicker and easier to replace the cam chain. Can I still use the original tensioner or should one replace both parts at the same time?

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Should I go for "original" cam chain or aftermarket from a manufacturer that claims tougher chain with longer life time.

"DID camshaft drive chain - Made in Japan - Link pins from Carburizing vanadium The chain pin this DID control chains are attached through a special surface treatment hardened and allow up to three times longer life than conventional timing chains"

The DID chain is actually cheaper than "OEM" or whatever the others are.

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