Nelson Taylor
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posted May 08, 2008 12:09 PM
Manual Cam Chain adjusters??
I have noticed my now rattles upon start up and then gets quiet once it warms up. Bike runs fine after it warms up. Cam chain is what I believe it is.
Anyone had this problem? and Has anyone tried the APE adjuster?
9k miles on the clock and lots of 1/4mile sprints.
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zxbob
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posted May 08, 2008 02:54 PM
The 14 is know for it "start up" timing chain adjuster rattle ..... its normal !
I have put the APE adjuster in my bike and the rattle is gone.
Bob
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BlackMagic14
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posted May 08, 2008 07:56 PM
Bob how big of a job was it putting the Cam chain tensioner on?
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dubious
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posted May 08, 2008 08:00 PM
easy as pie!
remove the old one and bolt the new one on!, adjust and ride away!
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ZXGRIFF
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posted May 08, 2008 08:09 PM
Which one did you use, manual or updated factory?
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Nelson Taylor
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posted May 08, 2008 08:17 PM
I see can how the installation would be simple.
Its easy to get to but I am wondering how does one know when they've acquired the right adjustment? What would be the sign that its too tight?
I am going to buy the APE one.
I'll let you all know if it shuts this thing up upon start up.
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1.54
4.03
6.02 @ 121mph
(Stock Wheelbase) 2006 ZX14
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ninja14
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posted May 08, 2008 10:32 PM
Just be sure to adj it properly - there are "fragile" chain guides in there.
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87gtNOS
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posted May 09, 2008 10:43 AM
I have the 08 Concours adjuster. Well it's still at the dealer...I will go get it on Monday.
I assume it's as simple as removing the old one, and putting in the new one?
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03 ZX9R-traded in for the 14!!! June 07!
05 636-traded in for the 9 Sept 05
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kaw now
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posted May 09, 2008 10:54 AM
You say rattles on start up then goes quiet when warmed up. I think most as mine does rattles for maybe 1second then is quiet. To me as so many other 14 items is acceptable. Why f*** with something so minor? I wouldn't want the manual adjuster unless there was a record of the original one failing because you will have to periodically adjust the Ape adjuster as chain wears.
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blackbullet76
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posted May 09, 2008 06:39 PM
I agree. I had an APE on my 01 zx6r and I was adjusting it a little about every two weeks. I rode it alot and I would notice when it would get louder than normal. I'm sticking with the hydraulic one on my 14.
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87gtNOS
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posted May 13, 2008 09:33 AM
quote:
I have the 08 Concours adjuster. Well it's still at the dealer...I will go get it on Monday.
I assume it's as simple as removing the old one, and putting in the new one?
I now have it in my hand....I also ordered the (I forget what bike used what..) the Oring and the gasket. Either the Concours, or the ZX used the Oring, the other uses a gasket. Not sure which one to use, I'll decide when I change the old one.
So once again, as simple as removing the old one, and putting in the new one?
Thanks
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01 ZX12R
07 ZX14 - YEAH BABY!
03 ZX9R-traded in for the 14!!! June 07!
05 636-traded in for the 9 Sept 05
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