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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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never. i have only had the bike for a couple days. how do check the primary chain tension?
Your life will be a lot easier if you buy a manual,It will save a lot of headaches
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Anyone have any experience with the 'M6 Self Adjusting Chain Tensioner'. I see it from Drag Specialities and othes and it sounds like a good idea (constant tension), but do not know anyone who has actually tried one out.
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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okay, i guess i should have expected that. just 50 bucks... thats and expensive book. ill pick one up tomorrow. thanks
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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I got my Clymers and some others from amazon.com. The 'Clymer Harley-Davidson: Fx/Fl Softail Big-Twin Evolution 1984-1999 (Paperback)' was right at $19...
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Just got a Haynes ('70 to '99 Shovelhead and EVO Big Twins) for $17 and change from JC Whitney!!
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Get the manual if your gonna be doing anything yourself, best 50 bucks you'll spend!!!!!
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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It's a lot more than just a book - it's one of the few things (besides tools) that'll actually pay for itself many, many times over. You might also want to invest in 3 or 4 torque wrenches.
 
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I installed the M6 tensioner on my Dyna Lowrider about 2000 miles ago and I imediately noticed that it shifted quieter and easier, an I will never have to adjust it again. I highly recommend it.
 
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I have the 05 HD manual. It says to put one quart in the primary. The transmission gets 20-24 ounces.

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