Hi guys, about to start some work on my bike over the winter. I've just had the MOT done and passed... My mechanic listed a few job i should get done. Few easy thing i have done already

Main thing is my cam chain tensioner, as this is my 1st 4stroke im new to these. Basicaly mechanic said:
"Your automatic cam chain tensioner is lazy." and its noisy!

I'v been told i can buy a manual one off ebay and they are good.....What do i have to do exactly to fit one? Am i goin to have to remove tank, air box, carbs ect to get at it? will i have to drop the oil?
Is it possible to reload the automatic chain tensioner that is there?

A bit of a step by step would be great if someone has the knowledge to share im pretty handy once i know how.
thanks

i toook the carbs and tank off to do mine real easy job, litterally 2 hex head bolts and off it comes and putting on a manual would be just as easy then adjust until tension on the chain run the bike up and adjust until the rattling stops pretty simples really, however if i am wrong then someone will be around to put me right

Yeh i dont mind having to do that as i can clean my carbs while they are out aswell.

Did you have to drain the oil out before you removed your tensioner? I imagine being where it is i wont need to will I?

Where and which cam tensioner did you buy mate? what did you pay?

Im sure its the srad 600 one that fits.
APE make then and any gsxr big bore turbo tuning shop will sell them, TTS, straighline etc.

I was thinkin this one could be a fit... iv no idea really mate should i go with the ape just to be on the safe side.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-DRZ400 ... 416ef4007d

Looks nice quality.
Im not sure if the dzr one fits, worth asking for a dimension for mount holes.

Just measured mine up there for the bolt holes at 32mm.
The guy on ebay said get back to him with exact measure and he would have a tensioner that will do the job.

Does that measurement sound right there variable, my 400 is the gk71b 85