I have an 08 FXDC.
With 35000 should I be conserned about my Cam Chain Tensioner....?

 

At that mileage I would take a look at them if it was me. 08's have the hydraulic tensioners on them and are much better for wear.


Jim

 

When i did my cam swap at 35k miles and my tensioners had very little wear but i changed em out just for peace of mind for the next 35k miles..

 

im at 45k and they still look great

 

On my 07 at around 24,000 miles I had some wear marking on the front so I just changed them out while I was in there changing the cams anyway. I'm sure they would have been fine but for the most part they last a LOT longer than the old hyvo chain with spring tensioners.

 

You should only worry if you have a pre 06 spring loaded tensioner. If I were you, I will still pull the cover and check to be safe.

 

I replaced mine @ 78K mi. (as a preventive measure). The outer one had very little wear at all, the inner one was less than half-way worn down.

A lot depends on your driving behavior, hole shots, high reving bangin' the gears, will warrent a look-see a little earlier. Conservative riding; No worries for many more miles.

Just my $0.02

Best wishes....Tim(HT)

 

yes you should 25 to 30,000 is about when you should inspect and especially the back one just change them if you got it open

 

not on the hydraulic setup...the newer setup has the roller link chain front and rear so once the side plates wear in there will be very little wear. 25k??? Unless the crank has an extreme amount of runout I wouldn't waste my time looking at them.

 

yes that’s what I meant. If they’re a mechanical ones definitely change them if you’re in there I’ve got a 2002 matter fact I have to do it in the next two weeks cams sprockets pump chest I bought the TW6 Wood Cams.