I installed the APE tensioner on my 2008 K1200S and it's worked out great. My only recommendation would be to replace the standard hardware APE ships with for stainless hardware. The standard APE hardware will rust the first time it hits water.
Ok but im affraid of setting it in a wrong position. I cant find any good info on how to adjust it.. <img src="http://www.k-bikes.com/forums/images/smilies/facepalm.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Facepalm" class="inlineimg" />
Totally agree, I had to get advice from others on this forum. First, reuse the o-ring from the original tensioner. The flat gasket from APE is worthless. Second, use stainless hardware. Installation is simple. Just remove the old tensioner (it's a little tricky to get out once the bolts are removed but you'll figure it out). Then back out the adjuster on the APE tensioner a little bit and install using the factory o-ring. No need to go gorilla tight on the bolts. Remember, the o-ring seals the oil in, not bolt pressure. Next, tighten down the adjuster on the APE tensioner till you have mild tightness on it. I know that's vague but dont worry, this isnt critical. Now start the bike. If you hear a lot of cam chain noise, don't worry. At idle speed it's hard to hurt anything.
If you hear a bunch of cam chain noise, simply tighter down the adjuster till the noise goes away, then add a half turn and tighten down the lock nut and you're done.
If you don't hear a bunch of cam chain noise, simply back out the adjuster until you do hear some noise, then tight down the adjuster till the noise goes away, then add a half turn and tighten down the lock nut and you're done.
It's really that simple.
Go for it and rest well knowing your cam chain tension is constant. When you do periodic maintenance (and have the fairings off) it pays to re-check the tensioner adjustment by repeating the procedure above, backing out the tensioner adjustment till you hear noise and then tightening it down till the noise goes away, then add a half turn and tighten down the locknut again. This procedure will take you 2 mins max once.