2006 FJR AE Cam Chain Tensioner question?
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Early CCTs up through about 2007, the ones without the paint dot on the flange, are known to be weak. While you may not have had any cam chain noise at that mileage, it would be a good idea to replace the original CCT with a new one as soon as possible. The latest ones have a green paint dot on the flange. There have been a few cases through the years of the early CCTs failing suddenly and without warning causing catastrophic engine destruction. Much cheaper and easier to replace the CCT than to replace the engine.
While it's a little early for a valve clearance check, it would be a good time for that while replacing the CCT.
dan
While it's a little early for a valve clearance check, it would be a good time for that while replacing the CCT.
dan
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My 06 A is low milage also. I changed my CCT at around 14k miles. Being that old cancels the low milage advantage in my opinion.
If you are new to this bike see if the ground connector ( AKA spider) recall has been done. If it has not then at a minimum clean the # 4 spider.
If you are new to this bike see if the ground connector ( AKA spider) recall has been done. If it has not then at a minimum clean the # 4 spider.
FWIW, I bought my '07 last fall with almost 52K, previous owner had done loads of regular maintenance but didn't even know what the CCT was when I asked him during my pre-purchase inspection. No noise or symptoms but I swapped out the original for a green dot straight away. I'm not particularly mechanically inclined but I very much enjoyed the satisfaction of doing it myself (with the coaching of some good people on here of course).
Wondering if there are members on the forum who have not done the swap and if they are accumulating higher mileage without issues. I spoke to a rep at a service dept and he checked and noted yamaha had no mention of any issues. Not sure how many Fjr's they have dealt with though.
I changed the CCT on my '06 last year, even though it only had 10K miles on it at the time. There was no cam chain noise that I could hear before the swap, but I did it anyway because I trust the advice and warnings of members on this forum way more than any Yamaha service representative's word. Collectively there is a lot more experience and knowledge of FJRs here than any veteran mechanic can ever hope to learn wrenching on FJRs - IMHO. So, I listened to the advice given by members here to do the swap, because I did not want to find myself in a bad situation that I could have avoided in the first place. Could have I rode my bike much longer without CCT issues? Maybe. Or, maybe not. So, I much rather ride with a piece of mind that I likely I won't have issues with the CCT for a long time if I swap it out to an updated unit. For what it's worth, I compared the spring tension of the CCTs before installing the replacement unit and the old CCT's resistance to turning its winding screw was noticeably less than the new one's.
My 2003 had the original CCT when I bought it Nov 2021. I was reading about "tickers" and all the mumbo-jumbo when I was advised on this site to replace mine. A little over 40k Mi on the ODO and felt great but as soon as I changed the CCT the bike became a lot quieter and smoother sounding. Could I have ridden it another 20-30k, maybe. Am I glad I changed it, definitely. There are also quite a few threads on here with helpful tips on how to get the bolts in and out that will make the job a lot easier then just going about it on your own. It isn't hard but the placement of the bolt and the clearance to work with them can make it frustrating. I would 100% just change it for the piece of mind, like I have said before, a half hour of work and $100 is a lot cheaper then a new engine.
Did you just get the dealership to order part or did you locate one on your own.. If on your own, where did you find. I am having trouble locating one. thks.
Isn't the AE 16-21? Not sure if you need to update those years.
The AE was the auto clutch in North America, 2006- (I think) 2010. AS in Europe, was continued some years after.
The original CCT was weaker spring and one revision took place for 2008, however, there were two subsequent revisions that had blue and latest green dot. You are well advised to change the CCT if no dot. Buy new OEM, do not buy used. You likely need the CCT gasket. You may need the timing cover gasket, although if you're careful on removal of the timing cover...... let's say I've never "had to" replace one.
The original CCT was weaker spring and one revision took place for 2008, however, there were two subsequent revisions that had blue and latest green dot. You are well advised to change the CCT if no dot. Buy new OEM, do not buy used. You likely need the CCT gasket. You may need the timing cover gasket, although if you're careful on removal of the timing cover...... let's say I've never "had to" replace one.
I was careful when removing the timing cover and did not need to replace the timing cover gasket on mine.
2007 Yamaha FJR1300A (FJR13AW) Camshaft Chain | Babbitts Yamaha Parts House
Don’t have to drain oil. Make sure you also have a couple zip ties to wrap around and tighten before removing CCT. Will keep you from loosing your cam chain timing (Zip ties).
You can insert a clean rag near bottom of cam chain after removing cover. This will keep anything you accidentally drop out of the engine sump. Remember to remove rag before reassemble of cover.
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