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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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I changed out the tensioner and was installing the plate, tighting out bolts when plate cracked.

wondering if anyone has a stock cam supporter plate they want to sell? Checked on line can only find after market for $300+. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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What year is your bike?
 
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I mighht have one live in san diego need year of bike
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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I have one...what year is your sled
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Sorry, The wife posted for me while at work. It's a 2003 Dyna Lowrider.
 
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Sorry, The wife posted for me while at work. It's a 2003 Dyna Lowrider.
I have one will pm you
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Tell us what you did wrong. It might keep someone from making the same mistake.
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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havent heard from him yet, suspect he didn't have oil pump lined up and it bound up on tightening, or cam brgs not all the way in
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Or the oil pump o-ring fell out and got in the way.
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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possible, hope he calls can help him out here, only want 299.99 for mine he said he found one for 300.00 big savings there!!!



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