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Started by vettman, March 16, 2011, 04:10:39 PM

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vettman

March 16, 2011, 04:10:39 PM
How do I adjust the cam chain tensioner on my 1986 fj 1200? :dash2:

mz_rider

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March 16, 2011, 04:38:13 PM
Quote from: vettman on March 16, 2011, 04:10:39 PM
How do I adjust the cam chain tensioner on my 1986 fj 1200? :dash2:

Vettman,

You can't, there is no adjustment. Why do you think this is necessary? The FJ cam chain & tensioner are very reliable - I can't recall any previous questions on the forum.

Stuart

Pat Conlon

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March 16, 2011, 07:33:31 PM
Quote from: vettman on March 16, 2011, 04:10:39 PM
How do I adjust the cam chain tensioner on my 1986 fj 1200? :dash2:

Before I respond to your current question, let me ask you a question:
Did you find helpful, our response to your last 2 questions?  Some sort of acknowledgement would be polite.
3 posts for 3 questions, who are you?

Quote from: vettman on February 09, 2011, 11:42:39 AM
I have a 7720 tinsel strength chain.  Is it strong enough for my 1986 FJ1200 for normal use of bike? :wacko3:

Quote from: vettman on February 15, 2011, 05:12:18 PM
need information on a tsubaki 530 hqr solid roller chain. how does it hold up on a 1986 fj1200?
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Travis398

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March 16, 2011, 09:09:05 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 16, 2011, 07:33:31 PM
3 posts for 3 questions, who are you?

Quote from: vettman on March 16, 2011, 04:10:39 PM
How do I adjust the cam chain tensioner on my 1986 fj 1200? :dash2:

Quote from: vettman on February 09, 2011, 11:42:39 AM
I have a 7720 tinsel strength chain.  Is it strong enough for my 1986 FJ1200 for normal use of bike? :wacko3:

Quote from: vettman on February 15, 2011, 05:12:18 PM
need information on a tsubaki 530 hqr solid roller chain. how does it hold up on a 1986 fj1200?



Someone who likes to talk about chains?  :pardon:


When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
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