Timing chain tensioner

[porkchop1877]

I was putting new exhaust on 650 and I accidentally took the whole chain tensioner out not just unscrewing the top cap now I'm having troubles getting it back in is there something I need to do to be able to put the tensioner back in I haven't moved the bike since I popped it out so I haven't moved but it's it's really difficult to get back in

 

[jetmechmarty]

It is possible that the chain could have dropped off of the sprocket on the crank. It’s going to be a matter of holding your mouth right. Hopefully, the bike is on the center stand.

 

[MaxPete]

I was putting new exhaust on 650 and I accidentally took the whole chain tensioner out not just unscrewing the top cap now I'm having troubles getting it back in is there something I need to do to be able to put the tensioner back in I haven't moved the bike since I popped it out so I haven't moved but it's it's really difficult to get back in

Not sure - but given the chance of massive engine damage if you get this wrong, I would go slow and do NOT try to start the engine before you roll it over a couple or five revolutions with spark plugs out - and do it very gently by hand (do not use the kicker or the electric starter).

Pete