Super Tenere Cam Chain Tensioner Failure

[RCinNC]

I really haven't formed an opinion one way or another about replacing the CCT, either OEM or a manual aftermarket one. Just more or less soliciting some opinions on the necessity of replacing an OEM one when it isn't displaying any symptoms.

 

[Dogdaze]

RCinNC, the CCT is a wear item, I believe, so probably a good idea to change out with a new unit anyway.............

 

[scott123007]

No need to change your CCT on '14 and up models. No start-up noise= no problem.
Having said that, if you were to change it, the manual CCT can be changed without removing the valve cover. The OEM is a crapshoot without removing the valve cover. The manual one however, needs adjustment occasionally, or you will end up with the same problem as a failed Gen1 OEM.
Pick your poison.

 

[OldRider]

No need to change your CCT on '14 and up models. No start-up noise= no problem.
Having said that, if you were to change it, the manual CCT can be changed without removing the valve cover. The OEM is a crapshoot without removing the valve cover. The manual one however, needs adjustment occasionally, or you will end up with the same problem as a failed Gen1 OEM.
Pick your poison.

The big difference is that an OEM CCT can go from zero noise to total failure in a fraction of a second, but with a manual CCT you will start getting some chain noise that will gradually get louder over a long period of time, giving you time to adjust it way before any damage is done.

 

[SLKid]

Man, almost 10 years later and still no real write up/sticky/part numbers on this issue!
Just everyone saying "REPLACE ASAP"
Closest I can find to a write up is

Automatic cam chain tensioner?

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yamahasupertenere.com

Cam chain tensioner replacement

Replaced old CCT with 75000km (23P) looks similar. The old tensioner has a different metal feel/color inside.it gives maybe a slight more spring but very little difference,hopefully it will see me for another 75000.

yamahasupertenere.com

Mine has a loud noise at start up at 17,000 miles and I chalked it up to Valve Tap like my 85 Yamaha Maxim. Dissipates after 2 seconds, after oil pressure builds up
Now you've got me panicking guys!
I've got my service coming up next year at the 24,000 miles valve Adjust so I figured I'd just wait till then....
UNLESS YOU GUYS WANNA FREAK ME OUT (O.O)

 

[Checkswrecks]

These bikes always start with the sound of a box of rocks being shaken, but the key is how fast that goes away. If it is gone in seconds you have nothing to worry about.

 

[gunslinger_006]

My 2013 is on the original cct. My plan is to change to the new part number at 25,000 miles. It still starts up quiet.


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