KTM990 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure - Ticking Noise

[@HeinzErni-d8z]

Hi Frank My 950 ‚05 started chain rattle at 40‘000 km‘s… good tip with using the rag and 6 mm Allen key to get tensioner out…. although mine came out real easy. I did the removal and installation of tensioners WITHOUT removing airbox with carbs or loosening and shifting oil tank. I just used L type Allen key with round head and shifting to get proper power on the Allen key. 10 minute job. Went real easy.

[@FranksWay]

Thanks for the feedback,really appreciated 😉.

[@janisvinters8797]

Interesting. Thanks for review. Will have this task for checks on future work list. P.s. When took off fuel injection part under the air box - it's good idea to check cooling pipe what's came between both cylinders. After good amount of time - this pipe looses its natural strength and can blow. Its good to change it after some time (like 50k km).

[@FranksWay]

Thanks for the info..😉

[@ianferrier235]

Thanks Frank, maybe next time you can have a little better lighting. How do those tensioners work, do they wear down?

[@FranksWay]

Ian,will attend to it...they might wear prematurely...mine has 44k kilos on, i need to dig deeper into forums for answers..

[@ianferrier235]

@@FranksWay thanks Frank

[@sagarchavda604]

Great video, thanks. I’ll give it a go on my bike.

[@FranksWay]

Thanks Sagar.

[@barzsu90]

Hi Franck, thanks for this comprehensive tutorial !! I have 2 questions for you: 1) many people doing this operation are opening the motor to check that the timing remains "ok". it seems that you don't. are they any risks? 2) looking at KTM workshop handbook, they do not pump oil in the new CCT, is it mandatory and does the CCT needs to be poped -out after being installed using either the KTM tool or an allen key (seen on another tutorial where they open the motor and check everything (chain tension, timing and valve clearance) ? thanks . Julien

[@FranksWay]

Hi Julien, this is merely from my own experience, as long as you don't mess with cranking the motor with the CCT out, i never had any issues, if someone had any different results whilst changing the CCT and timing jumped a teeth without rotating the engine, please let us know. One thing i would like to mention, if you have a rattly noise continuously, even after changing both CCT, i would assume your bike has 60000 or close to km on it already, it might be a good time to replace both timing chains and guides, and check shims on valves.Hope it helps :) .They certainly are maintenance hungry beasts.

[@barzsu90]

Hey Franck, I finally did it following your tutorial except for "oil pumping" prior to installation. straight out of the box inside the cylinders. I used a little pliers to remove the tensioner (checked the distance as per the manual, 9mm, Gr8). it went like a charm. a little rattle sound just after ignition and that's all. I stil hear some ratteling sound BUT, i still hear some ratteling sound on the left side (a bit less, just tried 10 min)... investigation will continue !!!

[@FranksWay]

​@@barzsu90 Hi Julien, if your engine has close to 60000km on, please check shims and possibly guides, not sure on the mileage of your engine, thanks .Frank

[@josephruiz8358]

I recently had to flush out my motor oil on my 08 superduke 990, oil had turned to milky lattè cream, both chain tensioners are fairly new (1500 miles) should i remove them both to squeeze/pump out the old lattè oil that may have been left inside the tensioners..?

[@JulienWillo-xf4wp]

Bonjour , Après avoir effectué mon contrôle de jeu aux soupapes sur ma 990, je compte changer mes tendeurs de chaine de distribution. Faut-il se caler au point mort haut pour les remplacer ? Savoir si je démonte tout à nouveau.. Merci !

[@FranksWay]

Hi..did you get an answer from the team yet?

[@BikerBenny]

Temped to buy one for sale near me... 2007 25,000 miles has alot of accessories and upgrades $7,100 ,,,, any you guys run 87 octain and disconnect the switch/wire under the seat?

[@FranksWay]

Go buy it...i usually run what the pump offers...95 octane

[@joezoltar-uu9pf]

Did you have to set at top dead center?

[@FranksWay]

yes,with valves rocking...lobes facing downward.

[@joezoltar-uu9pf]

I don't want to pull my valve covers. And other way to do it?

[@jasonmcdonough6347]

Thanks for the video frank. Fixed my chain slap.

[@FranksWay]

I'm glad it was of help to you, that makes me feel great!! Keep working and knowing your bike sir.

[@stonevoodoo5.216]

Do you have any videos of the sound of the chain slap? I just replaced my water pump and I have a terrible top end noise.

[@FranksWay]

Hi,unfortunately not sorry.

[@stonevoodoo5.216]

@@FranksWay much appreciated anyway. This video has hopefully led me to the right fix. The Cam chains started making a lot of noise after an oil change, it turns out there was water in the oil so I did the water pump change but the terrible cam chain noise is still present. So, now we try the tensioner replacement! Happy New Year and safe riding in 2023!

[@FranksWay]

Thanks for the reply,Happy new year and im sure you will resolve that clacky dee clack noise buddy..safe travels!!

[@ridinggod143]

Hi Frank Great easy to follow instructions I’ve just brought a 990 adventure but it’s started to rattle on start up but goes away after 10 seconds or so and suspect Cam Chain Tensioners We’re you having this problem and that’s why you changed them ? Thanks Wayne

[@FranksWay]

Hi,what is the mileage of your bike Sir,at 60000km,cct replacement worked for me,you might want to change out guides as well..hope it helps.Frank

[@ridinggod143]

@@FranksWay Hi Frank The Miles ( I am uk ) are 35000

[@ridinggod143]

@@FranksWay so mine in Km is 56000 so I will give it a go as it’s similar km to yours Many thanks for reply

[@FranksWay]

Pleasure,i might relocate to Ireland soon,see you around there possibly 😉. I am planning a comprehensive video this month that deals with all known and preventative issues on 950 and 990's

[@ridinggod143]

@@FranksWay I will be sure to keep you updated on the progress If it works I’ll buy the Guinness in Ireland

[@glennboy66]

Surprised you have the std factory air cleaner setup still

[@FranksWay]

Hi, in my own opinion, i think that the STD air filter is the best to have, opinions differ.

[@gary6449]

Factory air filter = very restrictive. ITG or Rottweiler are much better, and eliminate the entire airbox ! @@FranksWay

[@FranksWay]

@gary6449 Agreed...

[@_seferkarahan]

Hi Frank, my 950 from 03 and 42000km on clock. It has begin with blinking oil flash and after it begins to vee too much warm that i should turn of for engine cuz the fan didn't start. After clicking noise was more noisy. Water pump is changed for 7.000km ago. I checked oil filter etc there was no sign of water. So i decide to change, oil pressure sensor, radiator cap, both CCT, cluch cower gaskets, thermo switch to 80c. Is there anything I have to look up for? Thanks too muuch for guide 👍🏽

[@FranksWay]

Hi,i would definately get a manual oil pressure tester on there and see what the values are,first thing..

[@_seferkarahan]

I see its loose a bit from top cap gasget on rear cylinder. Other Places look to bee fine but inside i don't no. I have never see how to do this test you say about.

[@_seferkarahan]

And thanks so much for fast answer 🙏

[@dmitr990]

KTM 990 smr 09 44000 km цепь заднего цилиндра начала шуметь. Замерил расстояние как указано в мануале -7мм Интересно намкаком пробеге необходимо менять цепь ГРМ

[@FranksWay]

I replaced mine on 60000 km

[@ClaeysPieter1]

Thanks Frank for the clear video! My tensioner jussed popped out so i did not have to use a cloth like you do. When I want to put him back in, it is sticking out for like one centimeter. Do you know what is happening? Thanks!

[@FranksWay]

It should go in,try to compress it and re install it.

[@ClaeysPieter1]

@@FranksWay So the chain tensioner goes back in in compressed mode? Thanks!!

[@FranksWay]

@@ClaeysPieter1 I was able to install mine in uncompressed mode.it should simply slide in and tighten up, did you rotate the engine with tensioner out?

[@FranksWay]

A note,the motor should not be turned with tensioner out,i usually lock my motor,but iy should not be an issue as long as you font rotate it without the tensioner being fitted.

[@FranksWay]

Hi Pieter,did you manage to resolve the tensioner issue?

[@mariuszzawiejski6405]

jaki jest numer części tego napinacza dla KTM 990 Adventure z roku 2010?

[@FranksWay]

Witam, dowiem się dla ciebie.

[@FranksWay]

60036003000 Timing Chain Tensioner KTM ADV-950-990

[@jorgeestay2802]

Excelente

[@carlosxr6508]

La peor moto parar desmontar y montar

[@FranksWay]

Totalmente de acuerdo hermano!!!