Honda 450cc Engine Cam Chain Tensioner Information (02-08 CRF450R, TRX450R/ER, AND 05-17 CRF450X)

This Page Contains information about the Many Cam Chain Options Available for the Honda 450cc MX and ATV Engines.

04-05 HONDA TRX450R:

This section contains information on Cam Chain Tensioners for the 04-05 Honda TRX450R:

OEM Cam Chain Tensioner (Part #: 14520-HP1-671):

The OEM Honda Cam Chain Tensioner is a very good quality chain tensioner. This tensioner is an Automatic Chain Tensioner. It requires no manual adjustment.

There are some issues with the tensioner though. Some people has had them fail and they cause the cam chain to jump time. If this happens, it could cause the valves to hit the piston, which could easily bend the valves, break the valves, damage the piston, etc.

Web Cams Manual Cam Chain Tensioner (Part #: 111-006-119-CTH02):

This Cam Chain Tensioner is a manual Cam Chain Tensioner built by Web Cams. The Tensioner body is billet aluminum for light weight. This prevents the tensioner from backing out and allowing the cam chain to jump cam timing. This Tensioner is a manual adjustment and requires adjustment often. If you slack on adjusting this tensioner, your cam chain will get to much slack and could jump time (see above for the issues with this happening).

06+ HONDA TRX450R/ER / 04-08 HONDA CRF450R / 05-17 HONDA CRF450X (None of these Tensioners will fit 02-03 CRF450R):

This section contains information on Cam Chain Tensioners for the 06+ Honda TRX450R/ER / 04-08 CRF450R / 05-17 CRF450X:

OEM Cam Chain Tensioner (Part #:14520-MEN-671):

The OEM Honda Cam Chain Tensioner is a very good quality chain tensioner. This tensioner is an Automatic Chain Tensioner that is Spring loaded. It requires no manual adjustment.

There are some issues with the tensioner though. Some people has had them fail and they cause the cam chain to jump time. If this happens, it could cause the valves to hit the piston, which could easily bend the valves, break the valves, damage the piston, etc.

Web Cams Manual Cam Chain Tensioner (Part #: 112-006-119-CTH08):

This Cam Chain Tensioner is a manual Cam Chain Tensioner built by Web Cams. The ?Tensioner body is billet aluminum for light weight. This prevents the tensioner from backing out and allowing the cam chain to jump cam timing. This Tensioner is a manual adjustment and requires adjustment often. If you slack on adjusting this tensioner, your cam chain will get to much slack and could jump time (see above for the issues with this happening).

Web Cams Manual PRO Series Cam Chain Tensioner (wont fit 06 TRX450ER or 10-14 TRX450ER) (Part #:112-006-119-CTH03):

See Above For Basic Info. This Pro Series Tensioner is designed for the racers that regularly adjust their engines. It offers some additional features that the regular manual tensioner does not offer:

1. Easy Access Socket Head Screw that is perfect for working in tight spaces
2. Internal O-ring insures that the o-ring will not get flatted by the jam nuts from frequent adjustments
3. Adjuster bolt is broached with a 4mm Hex.

02-03 CRF450R:

This section contains information on Cam Chain Tensioners for the 02-03 Honda CRF450R:

OEM Cam Chain Tensioner (Part #:14520-MEB-671):

The OEM Honda Cam Chain Tensioner is a very good quality chain tensioner. This tensioner is an Automatic Chain Tensioner that is Spring loaded. It requires no manual adjustment.

There are some issues with the tensioner though. Some people has had them fail and they cause the cam chain to jump time. If this happens, it could cause the valves to hit the piston, which could easily bend the valves, break the valves, damage the piston, etc.

Web Cams Manual Cam Chain Tensioner (Part#: 121-006-119-CTH04):

This Cam Chain Tensioner is a manual Cam Chain Tensioner built by Web Cams. The ?Tensioner body is billet aluminum for light weight. This prevents the tensioner from backing out and allowing the cam chain to jump cam timing. This Tensioner is a manual adjustment and requires adjustment often. If you slack on adjusting this tensioner, your cam chain will get to much slack and could jump time (see above for the issues with this happening).