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by aborigine
Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New cam chain tensioner, still clatters
Replies: 10
Views: 3154

Re: New cam chain tensioner, still clatters

Hello, macx My 04 R w/18K miles behaves just like yours ( I also have done the right side: new spring was ~ 1/8 inch longer than old) Noise persists, and I'm about ready to trade it. Just wondered if you ever got the satisfaction of finding the ROOT CAUSE of the persistent noise. Hope you're still i...
by aborigine
Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:37 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Cam Tensioners - both sides?
Replies: 6
Views: 2352

Re: Cam Tensioners - both sides?

Hello, men, Have 2004 R w/18K miles: Hate the "dieseling" noise, so replaced LS and RS cam tensioners, and eliminated "dieseling" noise at start-up, but noise returns when I'm at full operating temp. Have adjusted valves, synched the carbs w/a Twin-Max, and smoothed out some vibr...