FJR1300 Cam Chain Tensioner replacement - Step Guide

A step by step guide to what I did to replace a worn Cam Chain Tensioner (CCT) on my 2004 FJR1300A, 57k miles.
Engine noise before and after: https://youtu.be/c_L9ca5VBdM

Sprint version of this video: https://youtu.be/6xXkjgsKXX8

I made these videos because I couldn't find any which were detailed enough. I have never done a CCT on any bike, and never worked on an FJR before. I used the very excellent written guide on the FJR owners site (big thanks to those guys). So I made something I hope will help others to do what is considered an intimidating job, but which was in fact quite easy with the right tools.

You will definitely benefit from an 8mm ratchet spanner. It must have a thin ring otherwise it will be too fat to work on the CCT bolts.

You will also benefit from a long ratchet drive.
And a long thin slot-head screwdriver, thin enough to enter the CCT housing, if you want to partly retract the spring to feel that the plunger is definitely out and floating. I didn't do this because I didn't have the screwdriver.

The CCT was renowned to be weak in the early models.
Some lasted 70k, others started to weaken by 16k.
The one I removed seemed to be original (no spot) on a 2004 with 57k miles.
The current version of the CCT has a green spot.

Thoughts, improvements, questions... let me know in the comments section.

Видео FJR1300 Cam Chain Tensioner replacement - Step Guide канала Dan Maurice