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Turned engine the wrong way. What can go wrong?

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Old Jul 1, 2024 | 04:52 PM
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Default Turned engine the wrong way. What can go wrong?

Today I adjusted the primarychain. While doing that i was finding the tightspot in The chain by rotating the compensator the wrong way.

Have I done some damage? Something i should do before starting it?

The bike is a 2008 dyna fatbob. FXDF

 
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Old Jul 1, 2024 | 04:57 PM
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You didn't hurt anything in my opinion.
 
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It will be fine.
 
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Don't the 2008 Dynas have the automatic tensioner for the primary chain?
 
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If you're concerned, turn it the correct direction for one revolution by hand before you try to start it.
 
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Thanks for answers 🙌🏻😊
 
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NBD, When I did my stage 2, I had to turn my wheel both ways to get TDC on the pistons.
That's how its done.
 
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