Mark R.
Member
After hearing of '13 and older cam chain tensioners failing, and how the 2014 unit is somehow better, I ordered up one, to be installed when I change out the old clutch basket to the 2014 basket.
However, I am wondering if a simple manual cam chain tensioner might be better. On my DRZ-400, they are preferred to the automatic ones, because there is less overall tension exerted on the cam chain follower, and as a result, the entire cam drive systems are known to last longer. I believe there is a manual cam chain tensioner available for the ST.
So, for those of you with an opinion, please weigh in: Would you put in a 2014 cam chain tensioner, or put in a manual one?
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However, I am wondering if a simple manual cam chain tensioner might be better. On my DRZ-400, they are preferred to the automatic ones, because there is less overall tension exerted on the cam chain follower, and as a result, the entire cam drive systems are known to last longer. I believe there is a manual cam chain tensioner available for the ST.
So, for those of you with an opinion, please weigh in: Would you put in a 2014 cam chain tensioner, or put in a manual one?
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