Surviving Philly wrote on 05/05/24 at 10:15:31:Is it true that typically it's not chain wear that puts the stock tensioner at Risk of detachment, but actually guide slack? If true, which guide is typically the offending culprit?
I'd have to say no, but it can be both. The rear guide can wear/deform and is replaceable.
You'll have to inspect it and decide for yourself.
Quote:I've been using your modified tensioner for a min now, on the second hole around half-way extended. My chain isn't touching but it does appear to have about a half inch (if memory serves) of clearance.
I'm wondering what what point it would make sense to start thinking about guide replacement/ checking chain stretch. I'm assuming the motor would let me know when something is up and needs attention based on sound/performance.
This a hard question as what will the next issue be?
I don't think the verslavy tensioner will allow the chain to stretch enough for the chain to start rubbing against itself. The pin should hit the slot by then and I don't know how long it'll go after that.
My personal preference would be to double the mileage when you 1st replaced the stock tensioner and replace the chain at that point. Assuming that ride length hasn't changed.
The only other issue is chain wear (not stretch). Sooner or later links will bind or not rotate properly and you should replace regardless of stretch.