Hi, I know this video was done a while ago but I would just like to say a big thank you for helping me have the courage to do it myself. Cheers Dan much appreciated.
Hello Dan, I just completed the installation of my CCT into a 2005 FJR 1300 and I would like to say thank you for your video. It was still a little bit of a challenge. I found it helpful to also remove the clutch cover in order to get enough travel to use the 8mm wrench during the removal of the CCT bottom bolt. Beside that, everything went pretty well. My bike still had the original CCT (no green dot). Huge improvement!
Much as I abhor delving into the internals of an engine (somehow spoils the virginity) I will tackle this job now on my '05 thanks in large part to your video. One correction: the 'Cam Chain Inspection Cover' is actually the 'Oil Pump Cover' - better for ordering the gasket 😀
A big THANK YOU for posting this video. Your directions were perfect. I found it important to use a ratchet wrench with 5 degree (72 tooth) mechanism since the area is so tight. 2nd item is that the tight space between 8mm bolt and the tensioner was not sufficient to get the wrench onto the bolt. Needed a "thin-wall" wrench so I used my belt sander to grind down the radius of the ratchet wrench. Overall, slow tedious work but not technically challenging.
The "metal.dowel.rod" is here to keep some tension so you do not have to zip tie anything when changing the tensioner.... if you really worry set timing to TDC and go for it
Thanks for the video Dan, I'm an 04 owner too, and looking at solving engine rattle.. I'm drawn to replacing the tensioner and appreciate your info... thanks.
I don't know what all the fuss about the bottom bolt is about, I just stuck a 8 mm 1/4 inch drive socket on it from underneath then stuck my 1)4 inch drive screwdriver handle thing through the hole on the frame and into the socket and grabbed the handle of the screwdriver thing with a crescent wrench and it came right out
@@motomoto2296 Not entirely true, you can look down alongside the right hand side of the gas tank and see the top of the tensioner. You have to push the rubber 'dam' towards the tank and shine a bright flashlight in to see it. Did that on my '05, got the original still...
Hard to say without seeing it. They are likely to be worn at that mileage. However, they may easily not be. But it's not a simple job and I wouldn't do it myself.
Hi, I know this video was done a while ago but I would just like to say a big thank you for helping me have the courage to do it myself. Cheers Dan much appreciated.
Thanks for the +1. Glad it helped
Hello Dan, I just completed the installation of my CCT into a 2005 FJR 1300 and I would like to say thank you for your video. It was still a little bit of a challenge. I found it helpful to also remove the clutch cover in order to get enough travel to use the 8mm wrench during the removal of the CCT bottom bolt. Beside that, everything went pretty well. My bike still had the original CCT (no green dot). Huge improvement!
Thanks for the encouragement. Any extra millimetres are useful when turning that 8mm in such s confined space! Well done.
instead of removing the cover, i cut my 8mm wrench to fit.
Much as I abhor delving into the internals of an engine (somehow spoils the virginity) I will tackle this job now on my '05 thanks in large part to your video. One correction: the 'Cam Chain Inspection Cover' is actually the 'Oil Pump Cover' - better for ordering the gasket 😀
A big THANK YOU for posting this video. Your directions were perfect. I found it important to use a ratchet wrench with 5 degree (72 tooth) mechanism since the area is so tight. 2nd item is that the tight space between 8mm bolt and the tensioner was not sufficient to get the wrench onto the bolt. Needed a "thin-wall" wrench so I used my belt sander to grind down the radius of the ratchet wrench. Overall, slow tedious work but not technically challenging.
i used this guide and had success on my 2005 1300abs.....thank you so much!
Thanks for posting this. I think it's something in going to do in the near future.
The "metal.dowel.rod" is here to keep some tension so you do not have to zip tie anything when changing the tensioner.... if you really worry set timing to TDC and go for it
Thanks for the video Dan, I'm an 04 owner too, and looking at solving engine rattle.. I'm drawn to replacing the tensioner and appreciate your info... thanks.
Let us know how it goes
Great video. Doing mine shortly. Thanks!
I don't know what all the fuss about the bottom bolt is about, I just stuck a 8 mm 1/4 inch drive socket on it from underneath then stuck my 1)4 inch drive screwdriver handle thing through the hole on the frame and into the socket and grabbed the handle of the screwdriver thing with a crescent wrench and it came right out
To just fit the cam chain tensioner. Do you have to take the side case off. Fjr-03A model
When did Yamaha start to use the green dot CCT? From what year? Im planing to buy a used FJR.
what's the torque for the inspection cover?
just did mine. mine sounded worse than yours. just like a diesel truck. much quiter now. hope it lasts tough
How can I visually inspect to see if my bike already has the new CCT installed without removing fairings etc.?
You need to see the dot. You can't do that without removing things.
@@motomoto2296 Not entirely true, you can look down alongside the right hand side of the gas tank and see the top of the tensioner. You have to push the rubber 'dam' towards the tank and shine a bright flashlight in to see it. Did that on my '05, got the original still...
Should the chain guides be changed also on my 215 000 km 2005 fjr?
Hard to say without seeing it. They are likely to be worn at that mileage. However, they may easily not be. But it's not a simple job and I wouldn't do it myself.
HI what sealant did you use for the gasket
I can't remember which sealant. I borrowed it from a neighbour but it was generic gasket sealant, just a smear.
Did you have to drain the engine oil ?
No
How is the CCT lubricated?
Don't know exactly. I presume it gets what it needs from the oil system
Not necessary ,,,, My 2002 FJR1300 has 80,000 Miles and is quite as a church mouse. Nothing at all wrong with the cam chain tensioner.