KNOW session (cam tensioners)

markw · 05-06-2011, 01:03 AM

I read about these garage get togethers to do maintenance. Was that the right title the "KNOW" session? In any case I would like to attend one and get some experienced help with the cam tensioners. I looked at all the pictures and read all the procedures but would still like to watch one done. I have a set of tensioners from Chuckster and about 55k on my 04 nomad and I live about 30 miles N of Tulsa, OK. Any takers on putting a demo on?

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-06-2011, 03:44 AM

That is correct about KNOW sessions. There have been about two held in Mississippi and one held in Texas. Keep checking the forum as it is posted when one is going to be held.

timebandit · 05-06-2011, 05:18 AM

Would also be a good idea that somebody records these and puts them up on kawanow or Youtube so people that are to far to attend could still watch it done.

Just an idea I'm trowing out there

**nomadbehappy** · 05-06-2011, 09:01 AM

+1 with what Timebandit said. Great idea!

cactusjack · 05-06-2011, 09:20 AM

Bring it out here to AZ and I'll walk you through it.

Oh yeah...don't forget the beer!

blowndodge · 05-06-2011, 11:52 AM

Mark, Gene is one of the sharper KNOW boys and could easily handle your request...

**ringadingh** · 05-06-2011, 12:14 PM

There is already a great how to on Gadgets Fixit and another on our Tech board section that explains the procedure.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=19619

timebandit · 05-06-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

There is already a great how to on Gadgets Fixit and another on our Tech board section that explains the procedure.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=19619

I know but in 2011, live feed would be the way to go

but I'll settle for good old YouTube videos ;)

markw · 05-06-2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

There is already a great how to on Gadgets Fixit and another on our Tech board section that explains the procedure.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=19619

I had seen the one on Gadget site but guess haven't seen this one. That don't look too difficult. Hmmm 17 hrs to CJ and he wants me to bring beer. That must mean I would be the designated mechanic anyway.

I may try to tackle this at home. CJ thanks for the offer.

thank you all for the input...

Like the idea of video recording KNOW sessions time bandit.

**Cajunrider** · 05-07-2011, 06:44 AM

It's not a bad job at all. Just read gadjet's instructions and follow the shop manual instructions on setting them correctly. You won't go wrong.

redjay · 05-07-2011, 09:06 AM

Just did mine this week, with help from forum members.

**coacha** · 05-07-2011, 12:25 PM

Mike and I did mine in February. Wasn't that bad a deal to do on the rear, the front was a PITA because I have all the cross over stuff still in place.

redjay · 05-07-2011, 02:24 PM

I still have the crossover tube but I disconnected it at both ends to give a little more access room to the front cyclinder and dissasembled the tensioner while on the bike which gives more access to the inside bolt of the tensioner. You definitely need a ball ended allen key to tighten the inside bolt but really it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. The hardest part of the job was getting off the original pushers and replacing them with the new ones. Access to a good vice is a must. I did mine in a milling machine vice at work as the corners of the jaws of the vices in the shop were pretty beat up.
I had to push on the new tensioner extension in the vice lengthwise by closing the vice.
Thanks again to forum members for their tips and advice.

ccmjr77 · 05-07-2011, 03:01 PM

I just did the job, it is not that bad. I was worried I would not be able to do it, but it went well.
It is fairly easy with the crossover gone. I cut mine out a few months ago.

05-06-2011, 01:03 AM	#1
markw Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE Okla Posts: 91	KNOW session (cam tensioners) I read about these garage get togethers to do maintenance. Was that the right title the "KNOW" session? In any case I would like to attend one and get some experienced help with the cam tensioners. I looked at all the pictures and read all the procedures but would still like to watch one done. I have a set of tensioners from Chuckster and about 55k on my 04 nomad and I live about 30 miles N of Tulsa, OK. Any takers on putting a demo on? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2011, 03:44 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	KNOW session (cam tensioners) That is correct about KNOW sessions. There have been about two held in Mississippi and one held in Texas. Keep checking the forum as it is posted when one is going to be held. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-06-2011, 05:18 AM	#3
timebandit Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Casselman, Ontario Posts: 790	KNOW session (cam tensioners) Would also be a good idea that somebody records these and puts them up on kawanow or Youtube so people that are to far to attend could still watch it done. Just an idea I'm trowing out there
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05-06-2011, 09:01 AM	#4
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	KNOW session (cam tensioners) +1 with what Timebandit said. Great idea! __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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05-06-2011, 11:52 AM	#6
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05-06-2011, 12:14 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	KNOW session (cam tensioners) There is already a great how to on Gadgets Fixit and another on our Tech board section that explains the procedure. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=19619 __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-07-2011, 06:44 AM	#10
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	KNOW session (cam tensioners) It's not a bad job at all. Just read gadjet's instructions and follow the shop manual instructions on setting them correctly. You won't go wrong. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-07-2011, 09:06 AM	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,942	KNOW session (cam tensioners) Just did mine this week, with help from forum members.
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05-07-2011, 12:25 PM	#12
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	KNOW session (cam tensioners) Mike and I did mine in February. Wasn't that bad a deal to do on the rear, the front was a PITA because I have all the cross over stuff still in place. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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05-07-2011, 02:24 PM	#13
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,942	KNOW session (cam tensioners) I still have the crossover tube but I disconnected it at both ends to give a little more access room to the front cyclinder and dissasembled the tensioner while on the bike which gives more access to the inside bolt of the tensioner. You definitely need a ball ended allen key to tighten the inside bolt but really it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. The hardest part of the job was getting off the original pushers and replacing them with the new ones. Access to a good vice is a must. I did mine in a milling machine vice at work as the corners of the jaws of the vices in the shop were pretty beat up. I had to push on the new tensioner extension in the vice lengthwise by closing the vice. Thanks again to forum members for their tips and advice.
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05-07-2011, 03:01 PM	#14
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	KNOW session (cam tensioners) I just did the job, it is not that bad. I was worried I would not be able to do it, but it went well. It is fairly easy with the crossover gone. I cut mine out a few months ago. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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