Cam Chain tensioner extenders

blackdogbrian · 10-20-2010, 11:36 AM

Good Morning Folks,

A short while back I tackled the cam chain extensioner repair/service/mod(?) to my nomad. This was due in part to the encouragement of some of the folks on this forum (got to be careful, might start getting all sentimental and tearing up ;) )

Anywho, instead of always leaching info and advice, I thought I would try and share what I saw while doing the mod. I took a couple photos to augment the resources already available (ie gadget's site, the kawa service manual, and the comments from a number of folks like mac)

blackdogbrian · 10-20-2010, 11:37 AM

blackdogbrian · 10-20-2010, 11:37 AM

blackdogbrian · 10-20-2010, 11:39 AM

and here is a link to the video I shot BEFORE.
This gives an idea of the sound I was hearing

Dave · 10-20-2010, 11:50 AM

Black sure does show dirt.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. :)

blowndodge · 10-20-2010, 12:04 PM

That bike is Filthy!!!!

cactusjack · 10-20-2010, 12:13 PM

Two words: chrome polish!

**ringadingh** · 10-20-2010, 12:35 PM

Sure is dirty, but at least it will be quite now. ;)

**Cajunrider** · 10-20-2010, 12:44 PM

Thanks for posting the pics and video Brian. I'm sure some that were wondering are feeling more confident now. Bet you learned never to post pics of a dirty bike.

ccmjr77 · 10-20-2010, 03:01 PM

I think I need to do this to my bike. I have similar sound. 2007 with 27K on it. I need to order the extenders. I don't know why I am afraid to tackle this project.

blackdogbrian · 10-20-2010, 03:50 PM

wow.... all the abuse for my dirty girl.....
She gets two good baths every year, in the spring and in the fall when she's being put away. Other then that there's no time to wash her -
I'm too busy riding!

blackdogbrian · 10-20-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

..... Bet you learned never to post pics of a dirty bike.

or at least no more close ups..... she was worse in my sig photo, you just can't see the detail.

At the risk of hijacking my own thread.... I sometimes wonder how often everyone washes their bike. I was on a 5 day trip this summer and ended up sharing a room with a Wing rider. This fellow got up early every morning and searched for a car wash to wash the wing. If he couldn't get one he'd grab some towels and a bucket (or the trash bin) and was the bike every morning before we rode.....

ccmjr77 · 10-20-2010, 03:58 PM

I would not worry about the dirt, it just shows that you ride.
I have had my bike since may 2007 and the only water to ever touch it is when I get caught in the rain. I only clean the bike with a spray cleaner and a towel.

dogleg · 10-20-2010, 03:59 PM

Is there any harm in doing this job before the chains start cutting into the spark plug tubes? I almost have 20K on my 08 and was considering putting in the extenders when the snow flies.

cactusjack · 10-20-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdogbrian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajunrider

..... Bet you learned never to post pics of a dirty bike.

or at least no more close ups..... she was worse in my sig photo, you just can't see the detail.

At the risk of hijacking my own thread.... I sometimes wonder how often everyone washes their bike. I was on a 5 day trip this summer and ended up sharing a room with a Wing rider. This fellow got up early every morning and searched for a car wash to wash the wing. If he couldn't get one he'd grab some towels and a bucket (or the trash bin) and was the bike every morning before we rode.....

I only wash mine maybe once a year, it doesn't really get dirty, just dusty and we don't have a bunch of nasty bugs here like in other parts of the country. Usually after a road trip I give it a good bath, especially if I've been riding in rain. I keep it cleaned and polished all the time.

10-20-2010, 11:36 AM	#1
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	Cam Chain tensioner extenders Good Morning Folks, A short while back I tackled the cam chain extensioner repair/service/mod(?) to my nomad. This was due in part to the encouragement of some of the folks on this forum (got to be careful, might start getting all sentimental and tearing up ;) ) Anywho, instead of always leaching info and advice, I thought I would try and share what I saw while doing the mod. I took a couple photos to augment the resources already available (ie gadget's site, the kawa service manual, and the comments from a number of folks like mac) __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-20-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
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10-20-2010, 11:39 AM	#4
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	Cam Chain tensioner extenders and here is a link to the video I shot BEFORE. This gives an idea of the sound I was hearing __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton
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10-20-2010, 12:35 PM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Cam Chain tensioner extenders Sure is dirty, but at least it will be quite now. ;) __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-20-2010, 12:44 PM	#9
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Cam Chain tensioner extenders Thanks for posting the pics and video Brian. I'm sure some that were wondering are feeling more confident now. Bet you learned never to post pics of a dirty bike. __________________ 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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10-20-2010, 03:01 PM	#10
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	Cam Chain tensioner extenders I think I need to do this to my bike. I have similar sound. 2007 with 27K on it. I need to order the extenders. I don't know why I am afraid to tackle this project. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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10-20-2010, 03:50 PM	#11
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	Cam Chain tensioner extenders wow.... all the abuse for my dirty girl..... She gets two good baths every year, in the spring and in the fall when she's being put away. Other then that there's no time to wash her - I'm too busy riding! __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton
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10-20-2010, 03:58 PM	#13
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	Cam Chain tensioner extenders I would not worry about the dirt, it just shows that you ride. I have had my bike since may 2007 and the only water to ever touch it is when I get caught in the rain. I only clean the bike with a spray cleaner and a towel. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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10-20-2010, 03:59 PM	#14
dogleg Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus,OH Posts: 67	Cam Chain tensioner extenders Is there any harm in doing this job before the chains start cutting into the spark plug tubes? I almost have 20K on my 08 and was considering putting in the extenders when the snow flies. __________________ Dave "Dogleg" Pettigrew VBA #01124 CVRA & AMA member Pataskala, OH 2006 Nomad 2011 Red Vaquero - Sold 2008 Nomad - Sold
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