Primary Chain Auto Adjuster
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Cruiser
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Primary Chain Auto Adjuster
Was wondering if any one is useing the new HD auto adjuster, I'd post the part # but the wife did some fileing. Any way the shoe on the adjuster is about 6in long. {95evo}
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i installed one in the primary on my 02 dyna low rider with a twin cam. i recently got a 92 evo fxr, and plan on putting one in it also. it looks like the 92 will take the same harley automatic primary chain tensioner as my 02 twin cam did. it's an easy install and makes it much easier to keep up with the maintenance. just remember to not cut the zip tie till you have it completely installed. it's spring loaded and the spring is what makes this chain tensioner work.
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I have a HD auto adjuster on our '90 Ultra for maybe 25,000 - 30,000 miles? It was originally installed by a Harley dealer, but had it off when my wife and I changed engines. At the time I think it was only about $100. I do not know if it is the "new" version you are writing about.
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i installed one in the primary on my 02 dyna low rider with a twin cam. i recently got a 92 evo fxr, and plan on putting one in it also. it looks like the 92 will take the same harley automatic primary chain tensioner as my 02 twin cam did. it's an easy install and makes it much easier to keep up with the maintenance. just remember to not cut the zip tie till you have it completely installed. it's spring loaded and the spring is what makes this chain tensioner work.
thanks for you help
Floyd
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Going to stay with what works, the m-6.the HD adjuster just dont make sence, would put to much pressure on the trany shaft, and as the chain stretchs it would push it to high. dealer got me again. $120 I'm not going to use.
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I'm always leery of these new-fangled fixes for very old systems. I recall spring washers for shovelhead rocker arms. Sounds like a great idea. They take up all the slack so the rocker arm wouldn't rattle around. Great addition to an old system and really quieted up the top end. Until you have them in your bike for 5-10K miles and they split in half and work their way through your oil system. Sometimes it's just better to put up with the stuff the way it is. Adjusting the chain ain't that big a deal.
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I don't know about the others but once my chains been set it never seems to be adjusted again.
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