Topic: Cam chain tensioners

[paul_cb836]

Options for an upgraded cam chain tensioner for a race CB750 appear to include; Messnermoto, Metal rollers sold by ‘Makingmotion’ on eBay, Cappellinni metal sprockets.  Apparently the Cycle X latest tensioner is not currently in stock.  I know this has been discussed previously but was wondering if anyone has updated racetrack experience using any of the above tensioners.

[MessnerMoto]

There is couple of guys ready to race with my tensioner in April.

I think there are some people who used it in racing. But is is slow on getting feedback

[livefast_dieold]

One of the guy racing Mirko (messnermoto) in April here.
So far so good, easy installation and no operational noise .-)

I was using cappellini sprockets after destroying two original tensioner, it lasted for one season before the upper sprocket rivet started to move around, afterward I changed the rivet with a small stud and some welding, but I was not that happy with the fluency of the result. I did another season - last year- that ended up with a broken camchain, maybe because of my fix, I will never know, the chain also had 2 and half season.

I like Mirko's tensioner because it supports the chain in its entire length, also it feels VERY solid! With my mechanic we were joking calling it an "antiseismic" tensioner. So far highly recommended :-)

[paul_cb836]

Thanks for the feedback.

[MessnerMoto]

Thanks Rico for the input.

I am planing to remove material in next version. I was afraid not to make a weak part so probably over engineered

[low-side]

Mirko, do you have a part number for the chain that doesn't need riveted?

[MessnerMoto]

Paul I have sent you a PM here on forum because the email address you have sent me from my website is not good.

Mirko, do you have a part number for the chain that doesn't need riveted?

I don't understand the question ?