Manual Tensioner

Hey all, I'm going to go this route for my 05. Will this work, or do I need something different? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/380458202913

You'll need two.

True. Looks like my dad is going to get me two for my upcoming birthday!
Install question. How do I know how to get the proper tension? Does anyone have any install experience? Do I just install then carefully tighten until I feel some pressure, start it up then adjust just until the chain is quiet?

I found this online: http://blog.biker.ie...-tensioner.html

Just a question... How do you keep the threads from leaking oil? Seems like they would just drip, drip, drip? What am I missing? Do you use sealant around the jam nut?

Teflon tape the threads.

There is an internal o-ring on the adjuster bolt, no need for anything.

Stupid question time. Do I not worry about the cap on the manual tensioner, as there is no way to attach it?

Lint, if you are referring to the cap on the original tensioner it is not used on the Ape tensioner. If you google those there is an installation video on line that will show you how.
I just looked at the one you purchased, out just bolts straight in. The adjuster bolt head rides against the tensioner shoe. Hope this helps.

I put some APE tensioners into my VTR1000F. To set the tension on this I was advised to look for 5-7mm play (total up+down) in the chain between the two cam sprockets. So you need to get the valve covers off, and in the case of the VTR you also need to unbolt the guide shoe that sits above the chain run between the sprockets. The cams need to be in the same position as for a valve check (i.e. lobes not in contact with the followers).