Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit Cam Chain Tensioner?

[Bonez]

Many thanks Katman and SaferRides. I took your advice and went for a ride and it did come right. I was fairly confident to ride it once fully warmed up as the noise went away once warm. Sounds completely normal now when starting from cold. A friend suggested taking it up to higher rev and then let engine braking slow the bike down. I took it to 7000rpm in 2nd gear and let it slow down with engine braking a couple of times and it's good as gold now. The tensioner must have just been sticking.

Well done Kiwi Bandit. Those Suzuki motors are literally bullent proof and have had the best cam chain tensioner set up since the release of the GS750.

[Katman]

I agree with Katman. (Did I really write that?)

Don't worry - you'll get used to it.

[Banditbandit]

just read this, bandit done 50kms ........ they're pretty bullet proof....

I'd be running it and try another mechanic !!!!!

Yeah - I had 97thou ks on my 1250 when I chucked it in front of an SUV - and cam chain tensioner was never a problem ...

In fact I never had any engine problems at all .. just regular maintenance .

[FJRider]

Don't worry - you'll get used to it.

You must be astounded by your own level of modesty ...






Your humility needs work though ...

[Katman]

You must be astounded by your own level of modesty ...

No, that's not what I'm astounded by.

[Hoonicorn]

I suspect the Op has had it for rhree winters so far.

Missed that bit, anyway mine was a leading question, as the OP said the engine quietened at warmer temps it could have been an automatic CCT and with the cold winter temps the oil might be thick for a while. If that were the case, he could loosen the top and bottom bolt and listen if it clicked to the next notch. If it is a manual APE CCT would the noise disappear when the engine heats up?