Need help with a kawasaki vulcan 500......

[The Black Pearl]

Ok guys hope to get a little, help my brother in law has the vulcan 500 and asked me to do a few maintenance projects on it, well last ride he took she started rattling pretty bad and i am thinking the automatic cam chain tensioner took a poop on it was wondering how rough this is to change out? Read the book and it doesnt seem that bad but wanted opions from guys that may have replace one of these, please let me know any info or advise you guys can thanks so much....

[eusa1]

loosen the retainer cup/nut that holds the spring, then give it a wiggle and re-tighten it and all will be fine. they are rare to need replaced.

mike

[RedRider]

Like Mike said, pretty easy to deal with. You can get more info on VN750.com (I realize your bike is a VN500, but they are mostly the same from what I understand).

 

Remove the nut from the back of the chain tensioner, put a screwdriver in and turn 1/2 turn CCW. Let it spring back, replace the cover nut, go for a ride.

 

Good luck.

 

RR