primary chain
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primary chain
Just took my bike(98 fatboy) in for a service at 26,000 miles. shop called and told me the Primary chain is loose and at the end of the adjustment. It will need to be replaced at a cost of around $200 does this sound about right?
Thanks Scott
Thanks Scott
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It is unusual for them to be stretched that much that soon... nonetheless, a high quality chain is about 65-75.00 (at least) so the labor doesn't sound too bad and I don't know what HD is using now for replacements, but they were using Regina brand which is not so great. So if it's at a dealer (or not) ASK the brand name before giving the go ahead. Tsubaki or Diamond are the prefered brands.
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Would that be a manufacturing/assembly problem from the factory on a new bike or more likely a problem someone injected into the primary drive assembly?
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YES to both!! There seem to be many who have issues with primary noise on new bikes..That being said, it all depends on who is assembling the primary at the factory and who works on at the local bike shop...
There are Mechanics and there are parts swappers/assemblers...
There are MORE parts swappers/assemblers out there with each passing day!!
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And don't get me started on parts counter guys!