Reply To: Valve clearance, camshaft, camshaft tensioner – a problem or a serious fault?
Camshaft tensioners – I’ve checked them, they are moving smoothly, and the spring it’s pushing these pistons quite hard.
Plugs – they are looking good? They are afer my first valve clearance and done on it approx 20km, 10km test drive, and next 10km to my garage. I’m thinking they are not oily, but I’m guessing they will need replaceing… They are NGK IRIDIUM CR8EIX, replace them with LASER IRIDIUM? I will redo clearance, but if I’m in such a position with the bare bones of my bike I’m thinking to replace the camshaft chain right away. Marcel I will write to you an email for a quotation.
If you’re sure the tensioners are good, then no problem. Usually if i hear them making noises , i replace them immediately.
Laser or normal CR8E is better. I don’t think Hyosung bikes like “iX Iridium” plugs very much , despite them being overhyped. If my bike is good and well taken care off, i can survive 2-3 years with the same Laser Plugs. This is far cheaper than replacing plugs every few months / few thousand miles, it gets expensive
It is like getting a K&N Filter , you don’t need to replace stock filter all the time anymore , expensive is K&N to buy now but it makes long term financial sense.