twin cam motors
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An alternative solution is to replace the chain set-up with a geared one, but this is more expensive and requires checking run-out of the crankshaft before installing. I have had my Dyna from new and haven't had the chains upgraded yet, but that bike doesn't do many miles.
If you are looking at TC88s check mileage and service record. Low mileages are likely to need the upgrade in the fullness of time, higher ones may have been upgraded.
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my 06 TC88 roadking had 67k miles on it before I changed cams and then the only reason was because i had a leaking cam cover gasket so figured since they were in there, go ahead and do it. on the 06 i went with gear drive as it was what was recommended but on my 09 TC96, i replaced the stock cams a couple of nights ago with andrews 48h chain drive cams because those tensioners are not subject to the issues of the 06 model
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UltraNutZ, thats about the best mileage I've heard of for those tensioners! Goes to show just how unpredictable they are, as I have seen another post with photos showing them worn through to the metal in much less than 20k miles.
This thread shows what they can look like when they are shot.
This thread shows what they can look like when they are shot.
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