Cam chain tensioner noise?

[radioactive slime]

What's the deal with the hydraulic cam chain tensioner making a clicking or rattling noise especially when the engine is cold and spinning about 2500 - 3200 rpm? My roadie began doing this after 2000 km but the dealer (on behalf of Mother Triumph) says its normal. Others out there report warranty fixes. Could this sort of condition be fatal or is it another quirk of the Brit-Bike. I love the machine and wish to see her healthy. Please comment...

[blacktiger]

What's the deal with the hydraulic cam chain tensioner making a clicking or rattling noise especially when the engine is cold and spinning about 2500 - 3200 rpm? My roadie began doing this after 2000 km but the dealer (on behalf of Mother Triumph) says its normal. Others out there report warranty fixes. Could this sort of condition be fatal or is it another quirk of the Brit-Bike. I love the machine and wish to see her healthy. Please comment...

It's not normal. If the dealer says it is then challenge him to compare your with his demo bike. Of course, it could be that his demo is faulty as well..............
Anyway, as you say there are people that have had theirs replaced under warranty and so should yours.

[blacktiger]

My bike had been sitting in that garage since mid October. When I started her up yesterday, hell there was an awful clattering for about a second. I guess it was the tensioner without any oil in it after its lay up. Anyway, after that second, it all went quiet, so my tensioner must be working.