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If you did not change the valve springs I would just modify the auto tensioner so it will not kick back. its a easy job if someone has axcess to a lathe. And yes once you release the tension your cam timing will be off especially if you have slotted timing gears so you can dial the cams in.
You can however do the auto tensioner modification without losing the timing because you do not release the cam chain tension.
Below is the unmodified OEM center nut from the tensioner notice the dowel pin the keeps the spring on center. This spring is what makes the auto tensioner adjust to the next ratchet position.
Below is a modified center nut to include a 1/4-20UNC stud which can be adjusted to the bottom of the tensioner plunger which when double nutted will not allow the tensioner to kick back.
Below is a picture showing the old and the new with the jam nuts one for locking and the acorn nut to pretty things up a bit.
Below is a picture of it installed on My bike as I have do not used the manual one. Mostly because I do not trust myself to adjust it right or to remember to adjust it.
Now for the disclaimer
This modification is to keep the tensioner from releasing causing catostrophic failure, It is not to force any adjustment of the tensioner as forcing adjustment could cause falure due to forcing the movement of the guide when no movement is needed . This most likely will cause something to break which most likely will be the cam chain guide. To use this mod is to run the stud to the bottom of the tensioner plunger and then back it off 1/2 to 3/4 turn and double nut it. This prevents the tensioner from inadvertantly releasing causing a collision between the valves and pistions
If any of this is confusing let me know and I will try to explain better!!!!
You can however do the auto tensioner modification without losing the timing because you do not release the cam chain tension.
Below is the unmodified OEM center nut from the tensioner notice the dowel pin the keeps the spring on center. This spring is what makes the auto tensioner adjust to the next ratchet position.
Below is a modified center nut to include a 1/4-20UNC stud which can be adjusted to the bottom of the tensioner plunger which when double nutted will not allow the tensioner to kick back.
Below is a picture showing the old and the new with the jam nuts one for locking and the acorn nut to pretty things up a bit.
Below is a picture of it installed on My bike as I have do not used the manual one. Mostly because I do not trust myself to adjust it right or to remember to adjust it.
Now for the disclaimer
This modification is to keep the tensioner from releasing causing catostrophic failure, It is not to force any adjustment of the tensioner as forcing adjustment could cause falure due to forcing the movement of the guide when no movement is needed . This most likely will cause something to break which most likely will be the cam chain guide. To use this mod is to run the stud to the bottom of the tensioner plunger and then back it off 1/2 to 3/4 turn and double nut it. This prevents the tensioner from inadvertantly releasing causing a collision between the valves and pistions
If any of this is confusing let me know and I will try to explain better!!!!
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