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I changed mine on my 02 at 40K miles and they were far worse than that. Checked them again at 60K and they were so close to causing my engine to grenade that I did the SE kit with the hydraulic tensioners and bigger oil pump.

If that were my bike...I am not sure what I would do. Actually, if the money for the kit was not an issue I would swap them anyway and be done with it for good. But, it is unlikely that the tensioners will wear out in 10K miles looking as they do. They look nearly brand new. As far as the plastic pieces, They will get stuck in the oil filter when they get there. If you want to check that out cut the oil filter open at the next oil change and you will most likely find some orange pieces in there.

I have pics of my tensioners somewhere but i will have to dig them up.

Drew