FJR1300 Cam Chain Tensioner replacement - Step Guide
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- A step by step guide to what I did to replace a worn Cam Chain Tensioner (CCT) on my 2004 FJR1300A, 57k miles.
Engine noise before and after: • FJR1300 cam chain nois...
Sprint version of this video: • FJR1300 Cam Chain Tens...
I made these videos because I couldn't find any which were detailed enough. I have never done a CCT on any bike, and never worked on an FJR before. I used the very excellent written guide on the FJR owners site (big thanks to those guys). So I made something I hope will help others to do what is considered an intimidating job, but which was in fact quite easy with the right tools.
You will definitely benefit from an 8mm ratchet spanner. It must have a thin ring otherwise it will be too fat to work on the CCT bolts.
You will also benefit from a long ratchet drive.
And a long thin slot-head screwdriver, thin enough to enter the CCT housing, if you want to partly retract the spring to feel that the plunger is definitely out and floating. I didn't do this because I didn't have the screwdriver.
The CCT was renowned to be weak in the early models.
Some lasted 70k, others started to weaken by 16k.
The one I removed seemed to be original (no spot) on a 2004 with 57k miles.
The current version of the CCT has a green spot.
Thoughts, improvements, questions... let me know in the comments section.
Hello Dan, I just completed the installation of my CCT into a 2005 FJR 1300 and I would like to say thank you for your video. It was still a little bit of a challenge. I found it helpful to also remove the clutch cover in order to get enough travel to use the 8mm wrench during the removal of the CCT bottom bolt. Beside that, everything went pretty well. My bike still had the original CCT (no green dot). Huge improvement!
Thanks for the encouragement. Any extra millimetres are useful when turning that 8mm in such s confined space! Well done.
instead of removing the cover, i cut my 8mm wrench to fit.
Hi, I know this video was done a while ago but I would just like to say a big thank you for helping me have the courage to do it myself. Cheers Dan much appreciated.
Thanks for the +1. Glad it helped
Much as I abhor delving into the internals of an engine (somehow spoils the virginity) I will tackle this job now on my '05 thanks in large part to your video. One correction: the 'Cam Chain Inspection Cover' is actually the 'Oil Pump Cover' - better for ordering the gasket 😀
A big THANK YOU for posting this video. Your directions were perfect. I found it important to use a ratchet wrench with 5 degree (72 tooth) mechanism since the area is so tight. 2nd item is that the tight space between 8mm bolt and the tensioner was not sufficient to get the wrench onto the bolt. Needed a "thin-wall" wrench so I used my belt sander to grind down the radius of the ratchet wrench. Overall, slow tedious work but not technically challenging.
i used this guide and had success on my 2005 1300abs.....thank you so much!
Thanks for posting this. I think it's something in going to do in the near future.
Great video. Doing mine shortly. Thanks!
Thanks for the video Dan, I'm an 04 owner too, and looking at solving engine rattle.. I'm drawn to replacing the tensioner and appreciate your info... thanks.
Let us know how it goes
The "metal.dowel.rod" is here to keep some tension so you do not have to zip tie anything when changing the tensioner.... if you really worry set timing to TDC and go for it
When did Yamaha start to use the green dot CCT? From what year? Im planing to buy a used FJR.
I don't know what all the fuss about the bottom bolt is about, I just stuck a 8 mm 1/4 inch drive socket on it from underneath then stuck my 1)4 inch drive screwdriver handle thing through the hole on the frame and into the socket and grabbed the handle of the screwdriver thing with a crescent wrench and it came right out
To just fit the cam chain tensioner. Do you have to take the side case off. Fjr-03A model
just did mine. mine sounded worse than yours. just like a diesel truck. much quiter now. hope it lasts tough
what's the torque for the inspection cover?
Should the chain guides be changed also on my 215 000 km 2005 fjr?
Hard to say without seeing it. They are likely to be worn at that mileage. However, they may easily not be. But it's not a simple job and I wouldn't do it myself.
Did you have to drain the engine oil ?
No
How can I visually inspect to see if my bike already has the new CCT installed without removing fairings etc.?
You need to see the dot. You can't do that without removing things.
@@motomoto2296 Not entirely true, you can look down alongside the right hand side of the gas tank and see the top of the tensioner. You have to push the rubber 'dam' towards the tank and shine a bright flashlight in to see it. Did that on my '05, got the original still...
How is the CCT lubricated?
Don't know exactly. I presume it gets what it needs from the oil system
HI what sealant did you use for the gasket
I can't remember which sealant. I borrowed it from a neighbour but it was generic gasket sealant, just a smear.
Not necessary ,,,, My 2002 FJR1300 has 80,000 Miles and is quite as a church mouse. Nothing at all wrong with the cam chain tensioner.