Let's talk tensioners!
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Let's talk tensioners!
I am ditching the stock auto tensioner and to be honest I am a bit lost on what way to go. The Hayden M6 is what I am leaning towards. I can get this for around $100. Only neg is it auto tensions still. The se manual tensioner I have heard is just insane noisy and still has a good amount of slap but good for (100+hp) builds. $150 area on price... Then we have the baker manual, heard great things but also $200! Bit steep for a tensioner... What are ya'lls view on this topic and what are you running. The stock auto tensioner is horrible!
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Tensioner ??????????????
I am ditching the stock auto tensioner and to be honest I am a bit lost on what way to go. The Hayden M6 is what I am leaning towards. I can get this for around $100. Only neg is it auto tensions still. The se manual tensioner I have heard is just insane noisy and still has a good amount of slap but good for (100+hp) builds. $150 area on price... Then we have the baker manual, heard great things but also $200! Bit steep for a tensioner... What are ya'lls view on this topic and what are you running. The stock auto tensioner is horrible!
I have got to say that the Baker Pn # 177-67k is the way I will end up going.... I will wait for Dark Horse to put their compensator out to the public and do all work at the same time.......
The only down side is that it will need to be checked every 5,000 mile's, which may not even be that bad...........
You can purchase these thru Amazon for $169.00 w/free shipping........ Thats is a better price than anywhere else I have found.
Seem's for the little bit of reading I have done, is the stock tensioner is bad news for the long haul..........
So I am already lining up the purchase of the Baker system...........
Live Free = Ride Free..........
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I replaced my stock tensioner with a M6 2 weeks ago, my clicking sound at higher rpm actually went away. I think the stock one was getting too tight at some points. The m6 also make shifting smoother, I used to miss a shift once in a while but not anymore. However the M6 does make a whining sound at idle, it doesn't bother me at all. I am more than happy I did, pleased with the product.
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BDL Compensator ??????
I replaced my stock tensioner with a M6 2 weeks ago, my clicking sound at higher rpm actually went away. I think the stock one was getting too tight at some points. The m6 also make shifting smoother, I used to miss a shift once in a while but not anymore. However the M6 does make a whining sound at idle, it doesn't bother me at all. I am more than happy I did, pleased with the product.
Aside from the tensioner question, how do you like the BDL CS-34A compensator is this one set up to oil better than the stock issued comp ?
Do you still have your extra for sale ?????
Live Free = Ride Free.............
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Yes, it is quiet. I don't feel any difference compared to stock compensator. The BDL compensator is a better design, it has dampening capability. There is a touring guy with a screaming eagle 120 motor, been using a BDL comp for over 8000miles, no problem whatsoever. Highly recommended! I want a trouble free Harley lol
Yes, I do have an extra BDL CS-34A for sale, ordered for a friend's bike and he totalled it lol.
Yes, I do have an extra BDL CS-34A for sale, ordered for a friend's bike and he totalled it lol.
Sorry in advance, not trying to hijack this thread.......... Just a quick question.
Aside from the tensioner question, how do you like the BDL CS-34A compensator is this one set up to oil better than the stock issued comp ? PM ME OK
Do you still have your extra for sale ?????
Live Free = Ride Free.............
Aside from the tensioner question, how do you like the BDL CS-34A compensator is this one set up to oil better than the stock issued comp ? PM ME OK
Do you still have your extra for sale ?????
Live Free = Ride Free.............
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I am ditching the stock auto tensioner and to be honest I am a bit lost on what way to go. The Hayden M6 is what I am leaning towards. I can get this for around $100. Only neg is it auto tensions still. The se manual tensioner I have heard is just insane noisy and still has a good amount of slap but good for (100+hp) builds. $150 area on price... Then we have the baker manual, heard great things but also $200! Bit steep for a tensioner... What are ya'lls view on this topic and what are you running. The stock auto tensioner is horrible!
Last edited by Id.Fat Bob; 07-30-2014 at 01:59 PM.
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Tried the M6 with the new 2014 compensator this year. Just happened to install both at the same time. Checked multiple times for the next 1000 miles and then took it out because my chain was just way too tight. It made some racket in the primary at times.
Will sell for cheap !
The M6 has been working for some just fine.
Went back to the stock tensioner. Chain tension is fine at this point. Not super tight as some have experienced. I'll weld the stock one if needed.
Can't use the Baker because of the Compsaver oil tray I have installed.
Will sell for cheap !
The M6 has been working for some just fine.
Went back to the stock tensioner. Chain tension is fine at this point. Not super tight as some have experienced. I'll weld the stock one if needed.
Can't use the Baker because of the Compsaver oil tray I have installed.
Last edited by Strobe; 07-30-2014 at 03:16 PM. Reason: Added comment