March 8, 20179 yr New question appears since I'm getting to know more and more about my second hand, eight years old mistress: My chain tensioner has plenty of free play, so I bought new bushes.Now I wonder if they are covered with teflon (there is some layer inside), because if they are, no grease should be used (that's how I have ruined Heim joint on my KTM). Old set is still working but I need proper info before I buy new chain tensioner due to worn out bolt or axle or whatever it is called..
March 8, 20179 yr They can be run dry, but a little grease helps keep the cack out. Its probably worth changing the alloy tensioner arm too, they can wear very badly and its likely to have chewed up the rubber orings too. Replace the lot and its goood for another 8. The 315's (possibly up until 2004) used a steel tensioner arm which tended to last longer, which fits straight on. Edited March 8, 20179 yr by jrsunt
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