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Best chain tensioner when installing a Compensator Eliminator

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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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Default Best chain tensioner when installing a Compensator Eliminator
So now that the Compensator Eliminator sproket is in the bike the next step would be to choose an upgrade or the chain tensioner because with the stock tensioner is making a little noise. Some kits come with a manual tensioner but there is the opcion of the automatic tensioner from Hayden and others. Even tho the Hayden tensioner looks like a great solution I see people complaining about them (maybe that is all worked out now) but since in most of those cases I believe the people install that tensioner with the factory Compensator maybe with the Eliminator sprocket it doesn't have those problems anymore.

Anyway, just what to hear what is the best tensioner when going with a Compensator Eliminator sprocket.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 06:51 PM
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I get the appeal of an auto tensioner but the spirit of the comp elimimator demands a manual tensioner, IMO. Deal with the lash and noise knowing you went full badass.
 
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How well does the comp eliminator work? and which one did you get? I have thought about it, but do not want to get something that is going to damage or make the bike unbearable for leisure riding.
 
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I get the appeal of an auto tensioner but the spirit of the comp elimimator demands a manual tensioner, IMO. Deal with the lash and noise knowing you went full badass.
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I'm having a comp eliminating sprocket installed after my Baker comp broke after 20000 miles. going with a hayden.
 
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Originally Posted by Prof Rene
How well does the comp eliminator work? and which one did you get? I have thought about it, but do not want to get something that is going to damage or make the bike unbearable for leisure riding.
I got the HardDrive model for my friend and he is testing it out
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, as far as fixing the issues when the bike starts that the OEM Compensator slips and makes and awefull noise that is completly fixed, but now the bike shows the noise of the chain, this is why I'm looking for options on to change the factory tensioner.
 
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