Tiger Explorer Possible Cam Chain Rattle After Start

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  1. David Gower

    David Gower Well-Known Member

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    #1 David Gower, Aug 8, 2024
    Hi guys and girls.
    Just washed my 2018 Tiger XRT (with about 26500 miles ridden) after coming back off my latest Denmark/Sweden trip.
    I started her up to dry the engine etc and think I could hear the cam chain rattling more than normal. I also think that as the bike warmed the noise went away.

    1. The cam chain adjuster is automatic- right?

    2. Could this be that the chain hasn’t got enough slack for the adjuster to automatically adjust out?

    3. Do you perceive this be a trip to the dealer is in future plans?

    Thanks in advance for your thoughts and ideas.
     
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  2. Iceman

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    #2 Iceman, Aug 13, 2024
    If the noise goes away when the engine is warm as you say, then it is highly unlikely to be a timing chain issue, and yes the tensioner is auto, it may be a lazy spring in the tensioner itself, most times when this happens a simple oil and filter change cures it, if it does not then it is tensioner out and inspect, and if found to be worn replace it.
     
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