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Offline KrautKoffin

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Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« on: February 08, 2014, 10:41:12 AM »
Been checking around and for the unit people want $260+ for a new one.. Anyone got a line on one that isn't worth it's weight in gold?
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2014, 11:16:29 AM »
David Silver has it for $213.12 + $17.00 shipping. Other option is to wait for one to show up on ebay.

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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2014, 11:45:07 AM »
David Silver has it for $213.12 + $17.00 shipping. Other option is to wait for one to show up on ebay.

$230 isn't much better than $260  ;D I'll keep an eye on eBay, those ones seem to be the priciest right now. Thanks for the tip though, I forgot about DSS!
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2014, 12:15:59 PM »
try a chain manufaktor/sellsman,, they got/gives  50/100% rabat..chains are a low kost..if it are standart dimensions.at my elektro shop ve can got almost all kinds of chains..most are made in china
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2014, 12:17:55 PM »
Put up a WTB in the Classifieds. Someone may have a decent used one.

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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2014, 12:21:58 PM »
no dont re"use chains..inside engines..they does a veak link ;)
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2014, 12:23:24 PM »
no dont re"use chains..inside engines..they does a veak link ;)

I'm looking for the tensioner, not the chain :)
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2014, 12:33:51 PM »
ha ha ...ok. ;D

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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2014, 02:56:02 PM »
That's not the tensioner wobbly. Slipper and guide.
« Last Edit: February 08, 2014, 02:57:58 PM by LesterPiglet »
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2014, 02:47:34 AM »
think you must build some parts over on the old tensioner.reuse the metal springs and bolt
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2014, 03:03:54 AM »
in my racing engines i schange to a cbr 600 tensioner

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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2014, 04:36:38 AM »
Might be cheaper to buy an entire used engine than just a tensioner. Provided you can find one that's inexpensive and in good condition. Maybe a ember can help you in another area? You pay for the engine, they strip the piece or two you need, then keep the rest?

Surely there's someone about willing to help with that if they don't have a spare at a reasonable price? Also, what other engines are compatible with that part #?
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2014, 05:09:07 AM »
in my racing engines i schange to a cbr 600 tensioner
What model 600? Any more info on this?
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Re: Cb550 cam chain tensioner: unobtainium?
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2014, 06:46:13 AM »
David silver spares has a OEM replacement part 14500-323-000P for GBP125.00 or just the slipper tensioner at GPB 24.95

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