Opinions regarding the Hayden M6-BT01 tensioner

Retired_Ted · #1 05-09-2005, 07:50 PM

Is this thing worth $100? Looks like it might be - what to my friends on the board think?

pococj · #2 05-09-2005, 08:28 PM

I've never run one, but I've heard quite a few folks sing their praises. Never heard anyone cuss 'em, either!

zigs4scores · #3 05-09-2005, 08:54 PM

Just bought one for my roadking, haven't installed it yet, will do that this weekend. All of my research on it was positive.
Bought mine from JP Cycles, about 90.00$ with tax and shipping, saw it on e-bay for 70.00$ after I ordered mine.

Zig

John TN · #4 05-09-2005, 10:29 PM

Ted,

I'm going to put one on mine, my friend is running one and he really likes it, he had a inner primary leak at about 14k and while doing that job he inspected the unit, no signs of wear on the shoe not even a small groove and he has a 103 that's built pretty stout, he runs it pretty hard and up to 6350 rpm.

monkyman · #5 05-09-2005, 11:40 PM

I've heard nothing but good things about them, A couple of the mechanics at my h-d dealer told me they use them also.

05 Ultra · #6 05-09-2005, 11:57 PM

And this could happen if you don't get one...Ask me how I know...[

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JDean · #7 05-10-2005, 12:32 AM

I have had a tensioner on my 83 FXWG for several years and really like it. It takes that chain jerk out of the primary chain. The only jerk I get now is from my rear chain and I have considered buying a rear chain tensioner. The nice thing about the Hayden tensioner is that you can adjust it as your chain stretches and still keep the proper tension on the chain. I would definitely buy one again.

mikeisglidn · #8 05-10-2005, 03:09 AM

o5.....thats a real ouchy!!

Retired_Ted · #9 05-10-2005, 01:53 PM

OK - ordered one today and will do a picture session as it's installed and provide a link. I'll get a new primary gasket from my dealer.

recross · #10 05-10-2005, 02:27 PM

have one on my '94 dresser..over 120k on the tensioner..BIG difference with shifting..all positive..highy recommend this upgrade..very practical..