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  • L0rdexpectati0n
    XSive
    • Dec 2010
    • 45
    • outskirts of hell,MI
    #1

    cam chain tensioner leak

    the black plastic seal on my xs1100 is leaking. I've already switched the cam chain tensioner with my parts bike and it still leaked and fell out today. i know the plastic is heating and cooling with the bike and probably get worn out. is it common to have to replace them?
    1980 xs1100sg
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    • Ken Talbot
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Jun 2002
      • 4251
      • Revelstoke, BC
      #2
      Very common. I believe you can still buy them new for not very much $. For even less, you can clean it up and glue it back in with some rtv silicone.

      Back in the early days of the XS list, some folks used to grind down a champagne cork and glue that in with silicone. The benefit with this idea was having to use up the champagne.
      Ken Talbot

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        • James England
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Oct 2010
          • 3039
          • North of England
          #3
          I took my OEM CCT off completely and did the swap with the self-adjusting, non leaking version:

          https://





          There are several threads about this. I sold my OEM one on eBay for more than the replacement cost. You could probably do the same..
          XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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            • OregonRider
              XSive
              • Jun 2010
              • 33
              #4
              Where do you find the self adjusting one?
              82' XJ1100 turned "bagger" with Vetter Fairing.

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                • WMarshy
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 2402
                  • Mexico NY
                  #5
                  Originally posted by OregonRider
                  Where do you find the self adjusting one?
                  Any year VMax is a direct swap.
                  '79 XS11 F
                  Stock except K&N

                  '79 XS11 SF
                  Stock, no title.

                  '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                  GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                  "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                    • crazy steve
                      XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 7932
                      • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
                      #6
                      Originally posted by OregonRider
                      Where do you find the self adjusting one?
                      Here's the two types we know fit... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32028
                      Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                      '78E original owner - resto project
                      '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                      '82 XJ rebuild project
                      '80SG restified, red SOLD
                      '79F parts...
                      '81H more parts...

                      Other current bikes:
                      '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                      '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                      '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                      Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                      Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                        • alaskey2
                          XStremely XSive
                          • Apr 2014
                          • 271
                          • 60940
                          #7
                          So, I'm 500 miles from home on a motorcycle trip, and this stopper is gone. I'm thinking of an emergency fix of just squirting some hi temp caulk to block my tensioner.

                          Thoughts?
                          78 E

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                            • motoman
                              Master of XSology
                              • Aug 2005
                              • 8413
                              • Grand Junction, Colorado
                              #8
                              Originally posted by alaskey2
                              So, I'm 500 miles from home on a motorcycle trip, and this stopper is gone. I'm thinking of an emergency fix of just squirting some hi temp caulk to block my tensioner.

                              Thoughts?
                              Won't hold..........limited fixing ability on the road, can use a bottle cap and hose clamp it on......that should get the imagination going.
                              81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                                • alaskey2
                                  XStremely XSive
                                  • Apr 2014
                                  • 271
                                  • 60940
                                  #9
                                  Awesome thanks! Definately going to swap for the VMax when I get home.
                                  78 E

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