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Aug 19, 2019 | 07:55 PM

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SidewinderIRTS

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I've got a feeling it's the automatic primary chain adjuster that is screwing it all up. I will talk to my dealer tomorrow and see what they say. A failure after 600 miles is not normal.

Aug 19, 2019 | 08:01 PM

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Notgrownup

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Baker Compensator and a attitude adjuster or a Hayden primary adjuster...pony up and you will be done.

Aug 19, 2019 | 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EasternSP

So ahhhh, how many tickets do you get each year?

At least one a year for the last 25 years . One year I got two back to back and almost lost my license

. I have a problem been like that since I rode my first mini bike in the 80s

Aug 19, 2019 | 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mondo_Bondo

I've got a feeling it's the automatic primary chain adjuster that is screwing it all up. I will talk to my dealer tomorrow and see what they say. A failure after 600 miles is not normal.

The auto tensioner does apply more pressure than needed . Solid comps can run $130 thru Dennis Kirk . I haven't tried the auto tensioner with a solid comp. I might have to try that later. Oh I have the manual tensioner thru twin power. And will be looking at it in 1k . Service will be do.

Aug 21, 2019 | 12:07 PM

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barrygreen

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Originally Posted by 1 2 many

I haven't tried the auto tensioner with a solid comp. I might have to try that later..

I am running the 32T solid sprocket with the stock auto tensioner with a Game Changer tensioner shoe added. Seems fine so far...

Aug 22, 2019 | 01:02 AM

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jammerx

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my original comp is still going strong at 53k! on my 15' FLHTK!

Aug 22, 2019 | 07:14 AM

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BigMike

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Originally Posted by Notgrownup

Baker Compensator and a attitude adjuster or a Hayden primary adjuster...pony up and you will be done.

This will be the route I go if I ever have the problem. My biggest problem is finding time to ride. 15 SGS w/4980 miles. I think I performed the 5k service in April. I used to average about 6k miles a year. Damn!

Let us know what the dealer says. Good luck!