okay so i noticed the other day that the timing chain had started making a bit of noice.it would rattle for a second then go away and keep doing that on off on off and so on. and when you ride it was stay a constant rattle. well i took the timing chain cover off and the tensioner out to inspect the tensioner and the tensioner is stuck outward now. any help on what might be making the rattle and if i should go ahead and buy a new tensioner.... thanks........

 

buy a new tensioner

 

Go to the Stickies section and read my How To on replacing your automatic cam chain tensioner. Pay close attention to the tool that I made for pulling the tensioner in.

https://cbrforum.com/forum/stickies-91/

 

replace the timing chain tensioner with an automatic tensioner instead of a manual one. it will probably be the only time in the life of the bike that it will need to be replaced but if you throw a manual tensioner in, it will periodically need adjustment. might as well go fail safe and replace it with an automatic one, wipe your hands off and never worry about it again

 

If the rod was all the way out and locked, the tensioner was doing it's job. I'd be suspicious of chain being stretched or rear guide worn or both. Personally I like the manual ones. Adjustments are few and very far between. How many miles are on your bike? If you plan on putting that many more on it, whose to say it won't happen again. Put as many miles on it as you like and only buy one tensioner. Not arguing, just different opinion.

 

i agree but both work. i went with auto it was cheaper than the manual one lol!! servicehonda.com. i like to keep it oem as possible. manual or auto just replace it before you do serious damage!! I did mine and no more noise. it was was starting to get louder than my exhaust

 

i agree... arguing asside(lol) just replace it b4 something more severe happens. i have no issue with the manual tensioners. i have installed then as much as autos.and i agree with cbr900racer77. if the rod was out and locked then i would deff check the chain and guides for wear and stretching for precaution

 

For some stupid reason, alot of manufacturers stopped putting stretch limits in their factory manuals. Grab an old KZ or GS manual and it'll give you acceptable measurement over a certain number of pins. That was very handy. Chain and guide are easy to replace and can both be done with engine in frame. I'd do it just for the peace of mind.