Left hand cam chain tensioner

I’m changing the tensioners both sides to try and quieten the old girl down. Although it is a 15mm one on the left.

I can’t seem to get it out. The paralever is solid black and seems to prevent the removal of the LH one. (I’ve seen a video of it being renovated but that Paralever has a recess) Can it be done? Or do I have to remove the front suspension and Para lever ??? Please tell me it can be done and what tricks to do it. So not fancy damaging the hole in the cylinder head by forcing it out.

Many thanks

Why change the R/H side, it’s underneath and stays full of oil and doesn’t empty like the L/H side which is on top and drains out.

Just belt and braces for me as the bike has done 65k and is feeling a little neglected. Bit loose and rattly. I understand that logic though. Also they left hand side with it being harder may have been left longer.
Any ideas in how to remove it then?

Ditchdablade said:

Any ideas in how to remove it then?

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If you have to ask that question? Honestly, and NOT pisstaking, you would be better getting it done for you!

One inmate here thought they would have a go and ended up taking the head off to recover parts !!