Tiger 1050 Camchain Tensioner Answers.

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  1. Frag1050

    Frag1050 New Member

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    #1 Frag1050, May 18, 2020
    Last Tuesday the automatic camchain tensioner failed on my Tiger 1050 and demolished the engine totally, I have since learned that if you replace the automatic tensioner with the manual one then there will be no more problems and no more engine failures. cost of replacement is £50.00 for the tensioner and the cost of fitting it usually 2 hours work,a lot cheaper than a replacement engine plus fitting in my case £900.00.
     
  2. crispey

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    #2 crispey, May 19, 2020
    Bummer! Sorry that’s all I could rustle up, but thanks for the heads up.
     
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  3. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    #3 Alatamoc, May 19, 2020
    That must hurt. I had one similarly let go at high speed on my previous Tiger 955i...it wrote the bike off too.
    I've heard that it's wise to replace the tensioner every 40k miles....though I can't find this anywhere in the factory workshop manual.
    When I bought my current 955i I replaced cam chain and the tensioners.Also whilst there checked the valve shims... hopefully all good for a long time to come.
    I'm sorry you've had this mess to sort out.
     
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  4. Frag1050

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    #4 Frag1050, Jun 1, 2020
    New engine fitted which is a better engine and rides well'
     
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  5. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    #5 Alatamoc, Jun 1, 2020
    Excellent....I'm pleased you've got it sorted.
    Enjoy the bike and the sunshine.
     
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