Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....

[Tom H]

Shut the heck up???

I just put one in my Ambo 1000. Sounds like I have a blower or a belt drive going on, which is kinda cool in a odd sort of way. I hope it gets a bit quieter and solves my noise issue.

Tom

[guzzisteve]

It just changes the noise to a different one.

[Chuck in Indiana]

"That got a Hemi in it?"  Earplugs, Tom.. earplugs.
Yes, it will get a little quieter.

[ozarquebus]

My G5 is not too noisy with a new banana damper. maybe it will fade over time?

[Brian UK]

I had a whine from the timing chain on my SPIII.
Found I had one of those valtech tensioners fitted, the spring had broken (never did find the broken end) and the tensioner was at a crazy angle.

I replaced it with the later sprung Guzzi one (which a past owner had removed).
I then heard several accounts of those springs breaking.

[Cam3512]

I had the spring break on my Eldo’s tensioner years ago.  Found the end with the “hook” in the sump. 

[Tom H]

Well it's not so bad while riding, too many other noises like wind ect..

Didn't solve my engine noise problem. Need to play with it some more.

Tom

[wymple]

My Cal 2 had a noticeable whine after installation several years ago. Can't say I even notice it now.