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Re: 750 Cam chain adjuster - Something I think is a good idea
« Reply #25 on: October 29, 2021, 07:58:04 AM »
 Good info. I cleaned up a grease coated chrome one this week, I had to put it in a vise to hold it while I broke the nut and bolt loose and was surprised when it operated smoothly.
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Re: 750 Cam chain adjuster - Something I think is a good idea
« Reply #26 on: October 29, 2021, 08:01:50 AM »
Kenny at Cycle X has suggested tapping the back of the adjuster for an M8 bolt that will do 2 things, act as a plug to keep water out and to keep the chain adjusted properly in the event of the set bolt coming loose. It will also keep you from having to go wild overtightening the set bolt and jam nut.
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Re: 750 Cam chain adjuster - Something I think is a good idea
« Reply #27 on: October 29, 2021, 08:13:25 AM »
Quote from: slikwilli420 on October 29, 2021, 08:01:50 AM
Kenny at Cycle X has suggested tapping the back of the adjuster for an M8 bolt that will do 2 things, act as a plug to keep water out and to keep the chain adjusted properly in the event of the set bolt coming loose. It will also keep you from having to go wild overtightening the set bolt and jam nut.

I had never considered this. If you use a long enough bolt you could add a jam nut as well. This could also function like the manual adjusters I've seen for sale. Just be very careful not to overtighten!  :o
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Re: 750 Cam chain adjuster - Something I think is a good idea
« Reply #28 on: October 29, 2021, 12:15:37 PM »
Quote from: madmtnmotors on October 29, 2021, 08:13:25 AM
Quote from: slikwilli420 on October 29, 2021, 08:01:50 AM
Kenny at Cycle X has suggested tapping the back of the adjuster for an M8 bolt that will do 2 things, act as a plug to keep water out and to keep the chain adjusted properly in the event of the set bolt coming loose. It will also keep you from having to go wild overtightening the set bolt and jam nut.

I had never considered this. If you use a long enough bolt you could add a jam nut as well. This could also function like the manual adjusters I've seen for sale. Just be very careful not to overtighten!  :o

Talk to Kenny about his thoughts on manual tensioners. He has convinced me to never use them. No one knows how tight is too tight and the stock one does a great job. I would use the bolt in the back as a stop, just barely touching the rod on the rubber foot to keep it from moving back, doing that only after the full adjustment procedure is done.
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Re: 750 Cam chain adjuster - Something I think is a good idea
« Reply #29 on: October 29, 2021, 01:55:25 PM »
Quote from: slikwilli420 on October 29, 2021, 12:15:37 PM
Quote from: madmtnmotors on October 29, 2021, 08:13:25 AM
Quote from: slikwilli420 on October 29, 2021, 08:01:50 AM
Kenny at Cycle X has suggested tapping the back of the adjuster for an M8 bolt that will do 2 things, act as a plug to keep water out and to keep the chain adjusted properly in the event of the set bolt coming loose. It will also keep you from having to go wild overtightening the set bolt and jam nut.

Agreed. NO TOOLS WHEN TIGHTENING BACKER BOLT!

I had never considered this. If you use a long enough bolt you could add a jam nut as well. This could also function like the manual adjusters I've seen for sale. Just be very careful not to overtighten!  :o

Talk to Kenny about his thoughts on manual tensioners. He has convinced me to never use them. No one knows how tight is too tight and the stock one does a great job. I would use the bolt in the back as a stop, just barely touching the rod on the rubber foot to keep it from moving back, doing that only after the full adjustment procedure is done.
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Re: 750 Cam chain adjuster - Something I think is a good idea
« Reply #30 on: October 29, 2021, 03:32:30 PM »
I really don't think you need a back up bolt. Properly tightened it will not move. My little distributer rubber keeps all moisture out. I pull it off and give it a little WD40 squirt when I adjust it. Dan
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Re: 750 Cam chain adjuster - Something I think is a good idea
« Reply #31 on: December 01, 2023, 05:09:36 AM »
Quote from: Whaleman on October 29, 2021, 03:32:30 PM
I really don't think you need a back up bolt. Properly tightened it will not move. My little distributer rubber keeps all moisture out. I pull it off and give it a little WD40 squirt when I adjust it. Dan
Hey Dan are you still with us? I see in your profile you haven't been on since 12/21....
Thanks for posting this. A shameless bump for what should have been put in the tips section long ago....
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