Hayden primary chain tensioner

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01-06-2019, 07:11 AM

7125

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Hayden primary chain tensioner

Why i was up grading clutch in trike i installed new tensioner when i open primary found chain with about a 1/2 inch of play this was the fix for sure
part number M6BT17-M8-M-6

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01-06-2019, 10:04 AM

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I’ve been down this same road before. I’ve also switched back to the stock tensioner. Broken springs and heavy wear. Stay stock.

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01-06-2019, 12:04 PM

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I’ve been down this same road before. I’ve also switched back to the stock tensioner. Broken springs and heavy wear. Stay stock.

Agree.
I bit into that hokey thing and it worked as it should for about a month.
Back to stock.
My friend got one installed with a new comp on his 09 Ultra and it seemed fine before he stepped up to his M8 Ultra.

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01-06-2019, 04:10 PM

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just did 125 mile ride with it great so can not be any worst then what we go thru with harley stuff

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01-06-2019, 06:10 PM

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You are supposed to have about a 1/2” of play with the stock tensioner as the chain will get tigher once it heats up. Is the chain now tight with no free play with the new setup?

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01-06-2019, 07:27 PM

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I've been down the Hayden road on a 11 Road King. I will never go down that road again. Look up my old Thread to see the pics, and the customer service was bad too.

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01-07-2019, 06:56 AM

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13,000 no problem miles on mine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 7125

Why i was up grading clutch in trike i installed new tensioner when i open primary found chain with about a 1/2 inch of play this was the fix for sure
part number M6BT17-M8-M-6

Was this on a M8? I found my OEM running loose at around 15K miles - seems to be a common complaint. Just kicked it up a notch and it's been fine. At least the does not ratchet up too tight like the older design.

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