Re: 34K, chain tensioner still noisy

[Don MacQueen <dmac@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Andy wrote:

> The chain tensioning components of the oil pressure chain tensioning
> (2002 R1150RT) system are getting louder. It's not just at startup but
> lasts the entire ride (50-600 mi) and changes volume as a function of no
> correlatible variable that I can see. Is there an age or symptom which
> would signal that it's time to replace a component? Moreover, I wonder
> how much of the rattling and noise might be elsewhere in the overall
> valve lift system, e.g. push rods. I check the valve clearances
> frequently and keep them at 0.006" and 0.013" intake/exhaust. The local
> BMW wrenches say the engine racket is normal, but they also agree that
> my bike is more clattery than their other clients' bikes. On most
> occasions those wrenches are less than clever. Any ideas?

Definitely sounds like the tensioner.   If you go to 
http://www.advrider.com/forums  and do a search, you'll discover that 
this is a common symptom/behavior on the 2002s.  You can also find a 
how to to change the part yourself.  It appears to straightforward, 
but not simple.  The noise that the honored Mr. Silas describes is a 
different animal.  My '95 RS made that same clutch-related noise  (so 
did my 1999 VW, btw), as did my brother's and a buddy's RSes.

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