R1100R cam chain tensioners

Brendan W

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Still getting to grips with what exactly I have on my hands here.
The right tensioner has a 17mm head. I have read that 15mm was the old type and 17mm are the new.
The bike is the 95 model with the plastic binnacle, registered 97.
Is this bike too old to have the new type tensioner as built?
Is it possible that a previous owner changed to the newer type?
Only 18000 miles on it but if it was dealer serviced they could have advised to change both?
Apart from what sounds like a half second delay in the starter disengaging, it's quiet as the grave on startup.
Can't get at the left one for the moment and am aware that it's the one with the potential issue.
 
Still getting to grips with what exactly I have on my hands here.
The right tensioner has a 17mm head. I have read that 15mm was the old type and 17mm are the new.
The bike is the 95 model with the plastic binnacle, registered 97.
Is this bike too old to have the new type tensioner as built?
Is it possible that a previous owner changed to the newer type?
Only 18000 miles on it but if it was dealer serviced they could have advised to change both?
Apart from what sounds like a half second delay in the starter disengaging, it's quiet as the grave on startup.
Can't get at the left one for the moment and am aware that it's the one with the potential issue.

The Original cam chain tensioners fitted to both sides were 17mm hex head.

The modified cam chain tensioner which was only needed to be fitted to the left side has a 15mm hex head.
 
It doesn’t sound as though you need them if your timing chain doesn’t clatter on start up. So it could be you have the modified tensioner fitted.

But if you need to replace then:-

These are the parts needed to replace the old style left cam chain tensioner.
If you need them, do a part No search. I know Motorworks sells them.
 

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