Motorcycle Cam Chain & Belt Tensioners
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft ChainCamshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$33.26 - $87.26Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- ProX® - Camshaft ChainCamshaft Chain by ProX®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Carefully developed for the highest level of qualityReady to serve reliably for years to come$10.36 - $100.37Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Timing ChainCamshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$82.88 - $113.13In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Wiseco® - Camshaft ChainCamshaft Chain by Wiseco®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Manufactured from premium materialsMade to the highest quality standardsand specifications$69.34 - $96.18In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Chain Master LinkCamshaft Chain Master Link by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$3.94 - $36.03Availability Varies - Depends on Product Options
- ProX® - Camshaft Chain Master LinkCamshaft Chain Master Link by ProX®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Carefully developed for the highest level of qualityReady to serve reliably for years to come$5.99 - $7.99In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015132)Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015132) by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$81.08In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015128)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...The leader in innovation, design and developmentDesigned to provide dependable, efficient operation$87.26In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HCDID25H088)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$33.26In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC98XRH2015112)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$83.17In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC98XRH2010122)Camshaft Chain (HC98XRH2010122) by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$46.70In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC98XRH2010118)Camshaft Chain (HC98XRH2010118) by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$50.21In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2015112)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$44.68In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2015110)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$57.17In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2015108)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$57.27In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2015106)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$43.17In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2015104)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$59.93In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2010120)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$41.56In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2010114)Camshaft Chain (HC92RH2010114) by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$40.52In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2015126)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$41.40In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2010128)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$72.86In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- Hot Cams® - Camshaft Chain (HC82RH2010124)Camshaft Chain by Hot Cams®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...M-style silent chainPremium material combines strength and durability$46.70In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Chain Master Link (12-0360)Camshaft Chain Master Link by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$3.94In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Chain Master Link (12-0352)Camshaft Chain Master Link by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$36.03In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Timing Chain (12-7193)Camshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$80.17In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Timing Chain (12-8138)Camshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$96.36In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Timing Chain (12-7238)Camshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$62.52In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Timing Chain (12-7228)Camshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$159.73In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Timing Chain (12-7210)Camshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$86.98In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
- K&L Supply® - Camshaft Timing Chain (12-7207)Camshaft Timing Chain by K&L Supply®. High quality Cam Chains that are Made in Japan for K&L Supply. Cam Chains listed are sold each and do not include Master Link. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$87.20In Stock - Ships within 24 hrs
Cam chain or belt tensioners in motorcycles are needed to provide pressure to keep the belt or chain tensioned to ensure precise valve operation and avoid timing issues throughout the whole range of RPMs. Without a tensioner, the cam chain or belt rattles, especially at higher revs. It can lead to premature wear of camshaft and other engine components. There are spring loaded, hydraulic, or manual motorcycle cam chain and belt tensioners offered in the aftermarket. If you hear rattling or ticking noise from the camshaft area when your engine is running, it is time to inspect, adjust or possibly replace the tensioner.
If you want your machine to work perfectly fine even after hundreds of thousands of miles on the odometer, make sure to maintain and service it properly. Change oils, braking fluid, coolant, brake pads, clutch pack, and don’t forget to check timing belt or chain tensioners regularly. All tensioners apply pressure to the timing linkage through a plastic boot. Timing chain gradually wears down this boot. In severe cases, the chain could eat through this boot completely starting rubbing on metal parts. As a result, metal shavings spread through the motor causing accelerated wear, which may lead to a catastrophic failure.
One of the solutions to the problem is the use of a hydraulic tensioner with a thicker shoe. On higher RPMs, the oil pump increases oil pressure thus actuating tensioner. The tension on the chain or belt decreases on lower revs, which extends the service life of the tensioner. For those who don’t want to rely on automatic spring or hydraulic tensioners that could fail in cold weather, for example, we can offer manually adjustable cam chain tensioners machined from billet aluminum. They feature a simple construction with a tensioner bolt which you can tighten if you hear rattles or loosen if the linkage whines.
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