caseydeuce
Member
I have just returned from a 2000 mile trip from michgan. It was an interesting one. As far as the motor goes, she couldn't be running better. But unfortunatly i had a couple minor problems. Gas tank raddled the aft bracket loose and it began to leak (little bit of JB weld did the trick, also raddled and aftermarket mirror off. It seems to vibrate more than it used to. (I have checked all of the engine mounts and they are all tight.) Any suggestions??
Also, on the trip i turned 40,000 miles and am beginning to worry about the cam tensioner breaking. From what i have heard they have a tendency to go around 50,000 miles. My next oil change i am going to cut the oil filter open and see if i can see any orange particles in it. Any suggestions on the best way to cut it open. (I was thinking a band saw at work)
But my question for writting this, is to ask all you hard core biker dudes out there that ride a 1450cc engine (or know something about them) What is the best fix for the cam tensioner. I have heard that gear driven might be the way to go. Price wise $1300 range?? Kinda high, but is that my best bet? I am personally not familiar with the job what so ever. Can anybody enlighten me on the subject? Thanks Casey
Also, on the trip i turned 40,000 miles and am beginning to worry about the cam tensioner breaking. From what i have heard they have a tendency to go around 50,000 miles. My next oil change i am going to cut the oil filter open and see if i can see any orange particles in it. Any suggestions on the best way to cut it open. (I was thinking a band saw at work)
But my question for writting this, is to ask all you hard core biker dudes out there that ride a 1450cc engine (or know something about them) What is the best fix for the cam tensioner. I have heard that gear driven might be the way to go. Price wise $1300 range?? Kinda high, but is that my best bet? I am personally not familiar with the job what so ever. Can anybody enlighten me on the subject? Thanks Casey