Motorcycle Cam Chain & Belt Tensioners
- Wiseco®Camshaft ChainCamshaft Chain by Wiseco®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Manufactured from premium materialsMade to the highest quality standardsand specifications$56.77 - $97.79
- S&S Cycle®Camshaft Chain Tensioner Shoe (330-0521)Camshaft Chain Tensioner Shoe by S&S Cycle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Superior valve train controlThicker shoe for longer wear$35.96
- Wiseco®Camshaft Chain (CC033)Camshaft Chain by Wiseco®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Manufactured from premium materialsMade to the highest quality standardsand specifications$86.93
- Wiseco®Camshaft Chain (CC023)Camshaft Chain by Wiseco®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Manufactured from premium materialsMade to the highest quality standardsand specifications$96.18
- Wiseco®Camshaft Chain (CC004)Camshaft Chain by Wiseco®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Manufactured from premium materialsMade to the highest quality standardsand specifications$69.34
- Wiseco®Camshaft Chain (CC002)Camshaft Chain by Wiseco®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Manufactured from premium materialsMade to the highest quality standardsand specifications$75.56
- Hot Cams®Camshaft ChainCamshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$16.59 - $83.17
- ProX®Camshaft ChainCamshaft Chain by ProX®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Carefully developed for the highest level of qualityReady to serve reliably for years to come$10.36 - $124.00
- Graves Motorsports®Camshaft Chain TensionerCamshaft Chain Tensioner by Graves Motorsports®. Graves Motorsports Kawasaki ZX-10R High Precision Cam Chain Tensioner. Professionally developed under strict Graves Racing Services championship winning engine build guidelines.Cost VS QualityCompare product to the competitions product and the cost$142.45 - $177.60
- K&L Supply®Camshaft Timing ChainCamshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$33.72 - $138.36
- K&L Supply®Camshaft Timing ChainCamshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$26.73 - $202.27
- TokyoMods®Camshaft Chain TensionerCamshaft Chain Tensioner by TokyoMods®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Created by professionals to meet your requirementsWill look good for many years of use$103.73
- K&L Supply®Camshaft Chain Master LinkCamshaft Chain Master Link by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$3.37 - $44.09
- Twin Power®Cam Chain TensionerCam Chain Tensioner by Twin Power®. Install like stock. Complete cam chain tensioner assemblies feature the proven Twin Power shoe material for longer life, reduced friction, and higher temperature resistance. Sold individually.Crafted to deliver unbeatable levels of qualityHigh grade materials for exceptional performance$31.30 - $39.69
- ProX®Camshaft Chain Master LinkCamshaft Chain Master Link by ProX®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Carefully developed for the highest level of qualityReady to serve reliably for years to come$4.43 - $7.79
- Graves Motorsports®High Precision Camshaft Chain Tensioner (CMY-15R3-PCT)High Precision Camshaft Chain Tensioner by Graves Motorsports®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your...Precise engineering ensures the latest in qualityExpertly manufactured from highly reliable materials$142.45
- Graves Motorsports®High Precision Camshaft Chain Tensioner (CMK-19ZX6-PCT)High Precision Camshaft Chain Tensioner by Graves Motorsports®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your...Precise engineering ensures the latest in qualityExpertly manufactured from highly reliable materials$170.99
- Graves Motorsports®High Precision Camshaft Chain Tensioner (CMY-13R1-PCT)High Precision Camshaft Chain Tensioner by Graves Motorsports®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your...Precise engineering ensures the latest in qualityExpertly manufactured from highly reliable materials$142.45
- Graves Motorsports®High Precision Camshaft Chain Tensioner (CMK-19ZX1-PCT)High Precision Camshaft Chain Tensioner by Graves Motorsports®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your...Precise engineering ensures the latest in qualityExpertly manufactured from highly reliable materials$176.94
- Graves Motorsports®High Precision Self-Oiling Camshaft Chain Tensioner (CMY-18R6-PCT)High Precision Self-Oiling Camshaft Chain Tensioner by Graves Motorsports®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will...Precise engineering ensures the latest in qualityExpertly manufactured from highly reliable materials$177.60
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HC98XRH2010116)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$58.67
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2015116)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$46.41
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015136)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$60.55
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015130)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$70.65
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015120)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$70.00
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015132)Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015132) by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$82.37
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015128)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$80.75
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HCDID25SH104)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Silent chainEngineered to exceed O.E.M. specifications and tolerances$44.68
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HCDID25H090)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$33.26
- Hot Cams®Camshaft Chain (HCDID25H088)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$33.26
Cam chain or belt tensioners in motorcycles are needed to provide pressure to keep the belt or chain tensioned to ensure precise valve operation and avoid timing issues throughout the whole range of RPMs. Without a tensioner, the cam chain or belt rattles, especially at higher revs. It can lead to premature wear of camshaft and other engine components. There are spring loaded, hydraulic, or manual motorcycle cam chain and belt tensioners offered in the aftermarket. If you hear rattling or ticking noise from the camshaft area when your engine is running, it is time to inspect, adjust or possibly replace the tensioner.
If you want your machine to work perfectly fine even after hundreds of thousands of miles on the odometer, make sure to maintain and service it properly. Change oils, braking fluid, coolant, brake pads, clutch pack, and don’t forget to check timing belt or chain tensioners regularly. All tensioners apply pressure to the timing linkage through a plastic boot. Timing chain gradually wears down this boot. In severe cases, the chain could eat through this boot completely starting rubbing on metal parts. As a result, metal shavings spread through the motor causing accelerated wear, which may lead to a catastrophic failure.
One of the solutions to the problem is the use of a hydraulic tensioner with a thicker shoe. On higher RPMs, the oil pump increases oil pressure thus actuating tensioner. The tension on the chain or belt decreases on lower revs, which extends the service life of the tensioner. For those who don’t want to rely on automatic spring or hydraulic tensioners that could fail in cold weather, for example, we can offer manually adjustable cam chain tensioners machined from billet aluminum. They feature a simple construction with a tensioner bolt which you can tighten if you hear rattles or loosen if the linkage whines.
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