Chain tensioner

[JMCX]

My last Cat was a 2010 M8, joining the great Alpha experiment for this season. I remember reading about automatic chain tensioners failing on this chassis. Is this a dead issue now?

 

[summ8rmk]

On my 14, tensioner was loose.
When i put hyvo gears, i set the tensioner tighter. 2,500 miles on sled.
My 18, 1,000 miles never opened the case.

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[JMCX]

On my 14, tensioner was loose.
When i put hyvo gears, i set the tensioner tighter. 2,500 miles on sled.
My 18, 1,000 miles never opened the case.

[emoji12]

So the tensioner on your 14 didn't work well and the 18 may be no better.

 

[kiliki]

same up to 19. I have not seen one fail but I all way put in the manual one even on my 19.

 

[bgraff1]

TKI belt drive and no more worries

 

[summ8rmk]

The tensioner is so easy to adjust if it doesn't adjust automatically.
My 18 was always tight, therefore i didn't need to open the case.

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[F_ast]

I had a super slang issue with my 2018 HC 153. The chain ate a good 3/8 into a shoulder inside the chain case within 150 miles.

 

[therookie]

What is the best option for a manual tensioner.

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[F_ast]

I believe the cheapest option if to get the Yamaha viper parts or cat 7000 parts. They also come with a roller wheel compared to a wear pad like the aftermarket parts