Yamaha Virago Timing Chain Tensioner Adjust

We wanted to check that the automatic timing chain tensioner was working properly because the chain seemed too tight.  The first step is to drink a PBR...to make a small tool of course.  Cut a small piece that is the width of the slit in the top of the housing that will lock the slotted tensioner in place when reinstalling it into the motor.

Deuce ran the tensioner shaft back into the housing and held kept it from expanding with the vice.

Take your custom tensioner tool and lock the tensioner screw in place.

Reinstall the entire assembly back into the motor.  Remove the locking tool and the tensioner will spring out towards the chain guide and apply the appropriate pressure.