How to Install APE Manual Cam Chain Tensioner on Yamaha FZ-09 | MT-09 | FJ-09 | XSR-900 | Tracer 900
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The Yamaha FZ-09, FJ-09, MT-09 and XSR900 seems to be plagued by a faulty cam chain tensioner. I first noticed loud "ticking" sounds within the first year coming from the left side of my engine. I bought the APE Pro Series Manual Cam Chain Tensioner after reading up on the issue online and it seemed like the best option.
I brought the bike to my local dealer to have them install and they were uncomfortable doing the install. They advised I replace the tensioner with the new updated part from Yamaha. It would also be free. Unfortunately, only a few months back into the riding season I started to experience the same symptoms.
With Tom's help, we cracked open my engine for the first time and installed the APE Manual Cam Chain Tensioner.
Disclaimer: I am not the most technical, or informed motorcycle mechanic. I did research on the install utilizing the sources below and tried my best.
The purpose of this video is to provide an honest representation if the install by an average guy and help you avoid some of the silly problems we encountered.
APE Pro Series Manual Cam Chain Tensioner: stoltecmoto.com/shop/yamaha/f...
Sources:
Marthy's Install on the FZ-09 Forum: www.fz09.org/forum/32-yamaha-...
Powertrain Development's KZread Install Video: • Yamaha MT09 FZ09 Cam C...
APE Installation Instructions: www.aperaceparts.com/tech/ten...
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This video was funny but actually super helpful. I'm having the same issue and feel a lot more confident tackling this myself now.
I was convinced your engine was going to eat itself when you started it. No loud metallic bang, happy days.
You guys did great! Im an automatic technician and I'm disappointed to hear that the mechanic you went to turned you away but at the same time I'm happy because you got this experience your self and help other people out too! Video was very funny, one thing I'd say is a good idea after doing the installation before reinstalling the covers rotate the engine 4 revolutions counter clock wise from the bolt on the left side of the motorcycle as that is the way the engine spins to insure proper timing and and also at that point you can reexamine the tension of the chain because you will have made it tight by rotating it. You don't want to rotate it clockwise as that will in tension the chain and may potentially jump time. Anyways good job altho it didn't have any chain slap on start up I'd be a bit concerned you overtightened it based on how it sounded then again the adio is a bit distorted I suppose
Believe it or not but this is a Great video, Well done. I am booking mine into yamaha to change my CCT.
I saw this video last year just to be informed. I'm back... it's that time to change to this cam tensioner for my FJ09.
@BirchesMoto
2 жыл бұрын
Please be careful and do not use this as a guide! 😅
As a mechanic...this is painful...but funny. Good job boys. lol
@BirchesMoto
5 жыл бұрын
The Savage Crows LOL thank you for understanding we are just trying our best. 😂
You/We can make our stock cam chain tensioner a manual one just by drilling the cam chain tension and tapping it and install a bolt to put tension on the pusher so it can go backwards or forward unless you do it with the installed tensioner bolt...
it still sounds exactly the same
@MikeDean01
3 жыл бұрын
0:32 and 10:58, sounds the same to me, (too tight).
@saifolazmil2033
3 жыл бұрын
Else the small chain is already broken and need to change new
@waltmt-0949
2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeDean01 Yes, EXACTLY the same sound!
Did it survive your commute the next day? Still didn't have to take it to the shop?
@BirchesMoto
5 жыл бұрын
Joe Ercoli it hasn’t gone to the shop...yet
@JoeErcoli
5 жыл бұрын
@@BirchesMoto Then I would call this a clear victory. Onward!
too tight
you can hear it whining. its wayy to tight
@keeno86
4 жыл бұрын
Typical sound out of this engine. It sounds like that off the showroom floors.
@ze3bar
3 жыл бұрын
@@keeno86 i was also surprised at how loud that whine is when I first bought mine.
the mechanic said they didn't wanna do it? why the fuck do they even exist LOL
@BirchesMoto
3 жыл бұрын
Lol dude beats me. Apparently dealerships don't want to install sweet mods.
@ze3bar
3 жыл бұрын
@@BirchesMoto apparently they don't want to make easy money either lmao how's it running? and how frequently does it need to be adjusted?
@BirchesMoto
3 жыл бұрын
@@ze3bar i actually sold the FJ a while back and i think they reverted back to an updated version of the yamaha auto-CCT