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Old 04-25-2013, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Just Don
If you have the TC 88 engine don't ignore the cam chain tensioners or you may have problems after 30K. I installed the hydraulic upgrade at 33K to give me piece of mind.
I have a 99 TC88 that had the tensioner replaced at 12k and again around 91K. I'll be doing them again at around 170k. Ride it and enjoy
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 11:50 AM
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I have a 99 TC88 that had the tensioner replaced at 12k and again around 91K. I'll be doing them again at around 170k. Ride it and enjoy
SERG - I'm assuming you are still on the original design? I think I have about $500 in the upgrade kit, and I installed myself. It is supposed to significantly extend the life of the pads which are completely differnt material from the original spring loaded one. What are the changes costing you? Just curious.
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 03:04 PM
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My Cam Chain tensioner installed around 37K , I am now close to 50K, I am hoping I do not upgrade engine components for the next 3/4 seasons (another 25K at least).
Although I am starting to notice increased oil blowby from the breathers.
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 03:26 PM
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I got almost 55K on my 09 Fattie.... I really want 500K before I retire her.
 
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I have 18,540 on my 2000 Heritage as of today. I want to do the cam chain tensioners this year sometime. should i do the hydraulic ones or the ones with the new material(forgot company name) I'm not interested in doing cams or any other high performance upgrades on this bike(I'm saving that for the next bike) keeping this one stock.
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 08:05 PM
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Between mods, selling, buying or swapping bikes over the years I wouldn't have a clue. I am pretty sure this is my last bike, unless I ever get a 2nd, so maybe I will finally find out. I don't abuse my bike and I am very **** about maintenance so I hope for good things and many miles to come.
 
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Originally Posted by skiddd
I have 18,540 on my 2000 Heritage as of today. I want to do the cam chain tensioners this year sometime. should i do the hydraulic ones or the ones with the new material(forgot company name) I'm not interested in doing cams or any other high performance upgrades on this bike(I'm saving that for the next bike) keeping this one stock.
When I did mine I was not aware of any after market option. I went hydraulic because it came with a better oil pump as well. Please share the after market link when you can.
 
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Old 04-27-2013, 07:54 AM
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Those of you posting high mileage, please share your maintenance routine and especially choice of lubricants. For myself I follow the book 99%, and used Harley synthetic until 10K, then switched to Amsoil ever since.
 
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Originally Posted by Just Don
Those of you posting high mileage, please share your maintenance routine and especially choice of lubricants. For myself I follow the book 99%, and used Harley synthetic until 10K, then switched to Amsoil ever since.
If its brown=drown. If yellow=mellow. Rule of thumb for oil....
 
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Back in the 1960s I owned a 1957 full dress 74 panhead. Dealer told me back then that I could expect about 30,000 miles between top end overhauls. Those were the bad old days ...
 
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