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Camchain tensioner Adjustment ( Z1 900 73 )

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:49 am
Author: marmck
Is the procedure for adjusting the cam chain tensioner as follows, just want to be sure before I do it ,remove points cover ,undo locknut on tensioner & remove bolt , turn engine over using a spanner on the bolt on the crank & using a torch of sorts watch the tensioner move in & out ,stopping when it is furthest in & replacing bolt & lock nut . It does`nt have to be set at TDC or any other special position , does it . Thanks for this in advance . Martin

Re: Camchain tensioner Adjustment ( Z1 900 73 )

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:40 pm
Author: marmck
having come to the above explanation from reading several sites I looked on me bike & would have to have the neck of a giraffe or arms of a orangutan or both to be able to do this ,so do you just undo lock nut & retaining bolt , turn engine over manually a couple of times(spanner on crank ) then tighten bolt & retaining nut up

Re: Camchain tensioner Adjustment ( Z1 900 73 )

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:10 pm
Author: kev edwards
Turn engine over forwards a couple of times using a spanner, then set either pair of cylinders on the T mark, loosen the tensioner so it takes up the slack re-tighten, job done.

Re: Camchain tensioner Adjustment ( Z1 900 73 )

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:43 pm
Author: marmck
Just found this link showing cam chain adjustment at about 30mins, think I will use your way Kev , thanks for the help ---- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUaao5mMylU