Cam chain tensioner

[ninjajoey]

Hi guys so with my build I have come to a stop as I am having trouble finding a replacement cam chain tensioner any ideas would be much appreciated

[csmith12]

There are a couple of manuals ones on the market. I have alwaysed used APE brand on my other bikes but haven't had to replace the tensioner on my 92. You should be able to find something if you search.

[ninjajoey]

I was hoping to find an auto one but it seems they are as rare as hens teeth and by the sounds of things I think the manual ones are a better choice I just don't like mucking around with valve trains seen so many mates destroy engines lol

[Ghostt]

Use caution when using a manual CCT, if you adjust it wrong, a lot can go wrong, if not familiar with them.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Cam_cha...sioner_removal

The OEM does a fine job, you can disassemble and clean them, and/or order parts to rebuild them, or just order the whole CCT, as I have done.

[greg737]

Cam Chain Tensioners... hate 'em, fear 'em, always wondering when it'll fail.

If only I could find a motorcycle that doesn't have/need a Cam Chain Tensioner...

Oh, wait a minute:



(I still have my '05 EX250 and I still love it, but the VFR is soooo good in so many ways it's hard to put into words)

[Triple Jim]

Here's one of mine that doesn't need a tensioner, Greg:

[greg737]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Here's one of mine that doesn't need a tensioner, Greg:

PIPES!!! (are soooo badass. luv it)

[Triple Jim]

Thanks. Different camera angle. I made them, by the way. Apologies for the hijack.

[ninjajoey]

All good guys nice bikes lol
Ghost where do I order the oem complete one from can't find for the life of me

[Ghostt]

Originally Posted by ninjajoey

All good guys nice bikes lol
Ghost where do I order the oem complete one from can't find for the life of me

Got mine from partzilla.com here in the states, you can try your local Kawasaki dealership, or online parts house.

Part # 12048-1106 TENSIONER-ASSY

This Kawasaki 12048-1106 TENSIONER-ASSY is used on these models and components:

1996 EX250-F10 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
1997 EX250-F11 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
1998 EX250-F12 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
1999 EX250-F13 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
2000 EX250-F14 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
2001 EX250-F15 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
2002 EX250-F16 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
2003 EX250-F17 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
2004 EX250-F18 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
2005 EX250-F19 Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
2006 EX250F6F Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER
2007 EX250F7F Ninja 250R CAMSHAFT(S)-TENSIONER





Cost $36.26 USD

Good luck, hope this helps

[ninjajoey]

Thanks heaps ghost much appreciated
Now in the process of finding some pics of where the wiring loom need to run lol

[britx303]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Thanks. Different camera angle. I made them, by the way. Apologies for the hijack.

I grew up hangin on to my dads H2 tank when he used to ride my sisters and I around our little town I grew up in.BIG soft spot for those! Nice job on the pipes

[InvisiBill]

Originally Posted by greg737

Cam Chain Tensioners... hate 'em, fear 'em, always wondering when it'll fail.

If only I could find a motorcycle that doesn't have/need a Cam Chain Tensioner...

Oh, wait a minute:



(I still have my '05 EX250 and I still love it, but the VFR is soooo good in so many ways it's hard to put into words)

Why not both?



(Stumbled across this build while looking for some ideas on repairing the VFR I picked up from a buddy after an accident.)

[ninjajoey]

so got a new OEM tensioner pretty cheap from the stealership lol
now I just need to get a fuse box but don't know what one I need as it appears there is 2 different ones and mine didn't come with one so I don't know what it looked like any help would be much appreciated

[Ram Jet]

Originally Posted by ninjajoey

Hi guys so with my build I have come to a stop as I am having trouble finding a replacement cam chain tensioner any ideas would be much appreciated

I just got a 2007 and simply rebuilt mine. By rebuilt I mean took it off, took it apart, cleaned it in carb cleaner, applied a light film of lithium grease and reinstalled it. They are very simple and for the life of me I can't see why you need a new one unless you find damaged parts. New or rebuilt use Loctite Blue thread locker on the two bolts at installation.

I too suggest Partzilla. They have great pricing and prompt delivery.

[spent_too_much]

Originally Posted by ninjajoey

now I just need to get a fuse box but don't know what one I need as it appears there is 2 different ones and mine didn't come with one so I don't know what it looked like any help would be much appreciated

I have both types on hand, and can assist. What year is your MC? Do you have pics of the electrical connectors?

[Ghostt]

Originally Posted by ninjajoey

so got a new OEM tensioner pretty cheap from the stealership lol
now I just need to get a fuse box but don't know what one I need as it appears there is 2 different ones and mine didn't come with one so I don't know what it looked like any help would be much appreciated

What year is your bike?

[ninjajoey]

I have added a photo of the plugs in my photo album on here I cant figure out how to post them sorry the import plate says 1987 and I believe imported 5/94

[Ghostt]

It's what we call a PreGen 88~07

[Ram Jet]

Originally Posted by ninjajoey

I was hoping to find an auto one but it seems they are as rare as hens teeth and by the sounds of things I think the manual ones are a better choice I just don't like mucking around with valve trains seen so many mates destroy engines lol

Partzilla.com, part # 12048, $36.26. These guy are the best I've found. Great prices, fast shipping. An order I placed on 04/06/17 I received today 04/11/17.

Bill