Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:44 am Post subject: 2003 honda rincon low speed knock
my 2003 rinny has a low speed,,"idle only" knock,,,2000 miles,,,read that could be de-compression spring,,,or cam chain tensioner,,,,thing is battery was low,,,so had to pull start,,,thing was tough to get started,,,,alot of compression,,so i'm thinkin,,decompression spring ? if cam chain tensioneer,,,read its not hard to replace ? should i keep riding it or will i do damage ? stoopid question ?
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject:
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:16 pm Post subject:
If it's the tensioner you want to change it out or you can damage the motor. Last one I got for a 700 vtwin wasn't expensive and no big deal to change. Just remember to tie off the chain or it comes off the bottom gear. _________________ I'm not too smart, but I can lift heavy things!
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:59 am Post subject:
Cam chain tensioner is VERY easy to replace. Just make sure to do it before the chain either jumps time or breaks. Then you'll be in for a tear down. _________________ President, Mount Moosilauke ATV Club
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:07 am Post subject:
Any Honda shop should have them in stock, it's a common problem. Cheap and easy to fix. _________________ President, Mount Moosilauke ATV Club
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Any Honda shop should have them in stock, it's a common problem. Cheap and easy to fix.
wanna here a good one,,,called cycle 128 in beverly,mass. for giggles,,,asked how much to replace cam chain tensioner ?,,,,$ 1,100.00,,, ,,,i said,,i ain't talkin about the whole motor,,,they said,,we know,,,but the job takes over 8 hrs with parts,,,, ,,,
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:29 pm Post subject:
They must be thinking internal parts. The tensioner goes on with two bolts. The only "trick" to it is do not remove the stamped metal part that will be in the hole the center lock bolt goes in until the other two bolts are tightened. When you pul it out the tensioner spring will snap in and hit the plastic guide that holds the chain. Then put the center bolt in and call it done. _________________ President, Mount Moosilauke ATV Club
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They must be thinking internal parts. The tensioner goes on with two bolts. The only "trick" to it is do not remove the stamped metal part that will be in the hole the center lock bolt goes in until the other two bolts are tightened. When you pul it out the tensioner spring will snap in and hit the plastic guide that holds the chain. Then put the center bolt in and call it done.
i'm gonna order the parts,,and do it myself,,if i have any problems,,,my friend has a automotive garage right next door to my place,,,he usually bails me out,,, costs are low,,,usually a "pizza" or some cheap chinese food,,and he's good..
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:10 am Post subject:
8hrs? I know quads can be a little more involved but I pulled the motor on my 700 shadow, benched it, changed the tensioner and lifters, reinstalled it back in the bike, and road tested it in 6 hrs. I do find bikes easier to work on. _________________ I'm not too smart, but I can lift heavy things!
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