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CB500K2 four 1975 timing chain tensioner fitment

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Oddjob:
Most require the head off again. Lift the barrels an inch or so, compress the tensioner by hand and lock it off with the locknut, Then lower the barrels whilst making sure the end of the tensioner goes into the slot. Check the tensioner body isn't bent, a lot are. It should look straight to the eye. If it's bent straighten it.

Johnny4428:
Might be of help? This is a picture of mine, you can clearly see where the tensioner end was! Now sitting in the correct position.



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martin_uk:

--- Quote from: Johnny4428 on February 19, 2025, 08:54:11 PM ---Might be of help? This is a picture of mine, you can clearly see where the tensioner end was! Now sitting in the correct position.



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Thats great really helps

martin_uk:

--- Quote from: Johnny4428 on February 19, 2025, 08:54:11 PM ---Might be of help? This is a picture of mine, you can clearly see where the tensioner end was! Now sitting in the correct position.



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Thanks, it really helps

martin_uk:
Unfortunately, as others have commented, can't fit the tensioner into locator with the head on.

The problem is the adjuster stud holds tensioner too far over before it can be inserted to bottom fixing.

Will try with head off but suspect barrels will need to be lifted as suggested to insert adjuster stud before lowering.

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