DRZ400 Manual Cam Chain Tensioner

DRZ400 Thumpertalk Manual Cam Chain Tensioner Install

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• DRZ
• DRZ400
• DRZ400sm
• Thumpertalk
• Manual
• Cam
• Chain
• Tensioner
• Install
• MCCT

[m0tyrider]

What about putting the engine to TDC before the install?

[rbrtplly]

@m0tyrider No need to. Just get some tension on the adjuster before starting it.

[x200mphblurrrr]

I have a question please help me out!. I have a drz400s 2003 with 2k miles on it. I just bought the bike and it runs great, totaly stock. If i put my head close to the motor when its running i can hear a slight ticking noise. (the same noise you can hear on this video at the end). Is this normal? Or should you not hear that ticking noise at all? Thank you so much to whom ever answers my question!

[rbrtplly]

It it is the same noise you here in mine there is no problem, that was 200 miles ago and I have done nothing but change the oil. These DRz 400 motors are noisy they always sound like something is wrong. I would go to thumpertalk web site and under the Suzuki section you will find the DRZ400 area and do some research if you think you have a real problem.

[lucasgaroto]

what are the advantages of using a manual tensioner instead of an automatic one?

[rbrtplly]

The Manual one puts to much pressure on the cam chain and it stretches. The manual one is not spring loaded and does not apply a constant pressure so it does not stretch you chain.

[dsmtsi]

I didn't hear any difference in sound when you were backing it out and threading it back in.

is it easier to hear in person?

[tedmagnum]

Like said, its the pre 2003 models that have the poor tensioners. You will know as the newer one is brown. The early (crap) tensionser were bare aluminium. I don't know anyone who's brown tensioner has failed. It's the same design thats only hundreds of thousands of bikes.

I can see a problem with the MCCT. Some people may fit and forget. When normal stretch and wear takes place, if you dont adjust it.. you will have a flappy chain and caus damage.

[johnny21usaf]

oil vapor canister? isnt that emissions crap? take it off. mine doesnt even have it. stock exhaust too? jeez. haha .thanks for the video. maybe ill do that soon too. but i might not even need it...

[trailbill93]

After its installed, when should i check it and adjust it again?? Ive been on 1 or 2 short rides after i put in my mcct

[jongahan66]

hi i have an issue with my bike when i am traveling in third gear an only third gear. what its doing is it is making a rattling noise like a loose chain can anybody help figure out what is wrong thanks

[triniriderz]

Doing the fitment this way isnt there a chance the camchain could jump a tooth???

[13guitarman13]

@nitrojoe9 They are still prone to failure though. 2003+ is updated and better, but are still known to fail pre-maturally.

[siTTinLo420]

i just bought an 05 drz400sm,,,,, and it came with no manual and the previous owner was about 5'6,,155 pounds,,, i am 6'2 ,,190 pounds,,, how do i raise the seat height in the rear,,, do i just simply adjust the spring by twisting the retainers,,,ar is ther more to it?? i don't want to throw the spring rate all out of whack,, but let me know please,, this may be a "noob" question ,, but i am a noob.. great videos btw,,, very informative.

[rabbitrandy]

great video! working on an '01 the bolts want to fight back. A little Blaster Spray comes in handy. I took the black bottle out because a regular allen wrench wouldnt break the bolts. Had to use an allen socket on a rachet. Black tank had to come out for this and it was nice having room to work. thanks for making the upgrade easier.