thats the std cam chain tensioner, that you adjust every x amount of miles right?
The yamaha XS1100 had the same type fitted from new. and rattly cam chains were heard unless adjusted regularly.
Also the lock nut was often stripped by zealous mechanics, and the oil ring weeped....
But over the years it has been discovered that Yamaha made automatic chain tensioner for their later model engines,
and with trial and error, it was found that the v-max was a direct swap in upgrade
A gone was the Cam chain rattle, oil weeping, and the need to service the tensioner ..win win.
Now Yamaha, make lots of heads for other manufacturers,
And cam chain tension is an area of development,
so
Why not start checking out if a later model cam chain tensioner will fix your rattly problem?
Might be a forum smewhere that has a post on this very thing...
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