If you're handy with a wrench, can read (or watch a 'tube vid) you can DIY. Just like your brake pads.Ī new factory stock tensioner is $55 to $60. The alternative? Inspect your cam chain tensioners annually, or at some reasonable mileage value. 003' TIR runout.)Īnyway, so there's that major cost. (A gear drive setup can't be installed if your main shaft has more than. And I have no idea what that kit would cost. I personally love everything S&S has to offer. I could link you to several of my threads here, but they are virtually worthless because the photos are gone.Ī SE hydraulic cam plate upgrade.

I would dearly love to show you my several sets of complete service photos I took over the years, but these photos are in Photobucket prison. In the 10 years and 80k I had the bike, I replaced the stock tensioners twice. Annually, when the oil was drained (and later, when I went with several aftermarket pipes, which meant I had to remove the exhaust) I would pull the cam cover casting off and inspect the tensioners. always did all the service intervals like clockwork, but in winter, I'd go the extra mile with stuff. I put 6k to 8k annually on my Superglide. But as I decided to learn how to do all the service on this bike myself (an economic decision) I treated these cam chain tensioners as a inspection and service item on my checklist. I too have heard the horror stories associated. (Like you, I bought it used, with 6k on the clock) I had a 2000 FXD for a decade and put almost 80K on it.

We will provide an update if/when NHTSA announces a recall.īMW C650GT and C600 Sport Recalled for Faulty Timing Chain Tensioner appeared first on News.I have a fresh perspective of the early twin-cam cam chain tensioners. but we expect one to be announced in the near future. The Canadian recall affects 163 units.Īgain, no recall has been announced as yet for the U.S. Should this happen, it will make a noticeable noise and, if the scooter is operated, may result in an engine breakdown.īMW dealers will replace the timing chain tensioner on recalled units. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will announce a similar recall shortly.Īccording to Transport Canada, the timing chain tensioner may have been manufactured incorrectly, potentially allowing the chain to lose tension. As of this writing, recalls have been announced in Canada and Germany but not for the U.S., though we expect the U.S. BMW has initiated a recall on 2012-2014 C600 Sport and C650GT scooters because of a problem with their timing chain tensioners.

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