Has anyone heard of Honda's revised cam chain tensioner? I called the Honda dealership to see if they carried a cam chain tensioner, and the guy in parts notified me that honda puts out a newly revised cam chain tensioner for 60$. I am wondering if this is a better bet than the aftermarket cam chain tensioners. If anyone has or knows someone who has used the Honda part drop a reply.

 

From what I understand, and it was just hearsay.. that Honda will give you a bigger one from a Nighthawk if you order a CBR one . It's supposedly better than the original stock CBR one. Thats just what I heard.. not sure if it's 100% though.

 

I just bought a replacement stock CCT for my bike. It looks exactly the same as the old one. The dealership where I bought it made no mention of a "new improved" CCT for the F2.

 

I have a FM 1991 model and it eats cam chain tensioners[:@]. Mine lasts about a year but here in the UK from Honda the cost £30 which isnt bad for 12 months hard riding

 

why do the bike makers always create a "weak spot" for things?

grrrrrrr

 

I think tonight, after a hard stall on my bike (from a friend.... ) the chain tensioner on my bike is starting to let go. Its giving off a really loud noise at cold starts and the motor is having a tough time turning on even.

I've never changed this chain tensioner, is it hard? '91 F2...

 

I've never changed one either, but it looks simple enough... i think the most important thing is to get it "tensioned" correctly or you could really F-up your day.

Here is a write up from an F4.. it will give you an idea of whats involved. good luck, take your time, don't rush it.

http://cbrworld.net/forums/post/85183.aspx

 

Well, reading that guide it looks freaking simple.. my friend with a gixxer600 was talking about having to remove gas tank, airbox, cylinder heads.. etc.. If its just on the side of the motor and held on with two bolts I am laughing. Can anyone confirm if this is the same procedure as the F2 motor?

 

never mind, I just went outside to the garage and took off the right side fairing and there is the chain tensioner staring you right in the face. Now to find an APE manual one or a stock one for cheap

anyone got one for sale?

 

I just sold the one I had, I heard that APE is on backorder too. Check ebay possibly?