Manual cam chain tensioners (KTM)

need2ride
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My '17 350sxf with 45hrs has that nasty cam chain slap on cold starts. I purchased the V.1 Nihilo concepts unit and I'm not too keen on having to tap the cylinder head for the little allen head that it came with. I am now considering just going with OEM, Dirt tricks or the Nihilo V.2 unit. These look easier to install but I will probably have a shop do the job either way. thoughts?
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Hammer 663s 6/27/2021 12:56pm
6/27/2021 12:56pm
Dirt tricks install is super simple. 15 minutes max.
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need2ride 6/27/2021 2:35pm
6/27/2021 2:35pm
I'll probably get that. I watched dirt n irons video of the install and it looks pretty simple. The engine should be at TDC when installing correct? One thing I think he forgot to mention.
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FGR01 6/27/2021 2:56pm
6/27/2021 2:56pm
I have the Nihilio v2 on my 350. Easy install and got about 40 hrs on it so far. Bike feels freer revving with it and faster on top.
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mattman631 7/1/2021 10:42am
7/1/2021 10:42am
I put the Dirt Tricks on my 350 at about 15hrs. no issues and took longer to watch the video than it did to install it.
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