Better primary chain tensioner

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Apr 4, 2008 | 09:21 AM

KBFXDLI

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Better primary chain tensioner

Well spoke to the dealer and they said my chain tensioner may be bad as I am getting mechanical noise from my primary. Is there a better chain tensioner out there that I can have them install versus the factory one since they are taking it apart?

Apr 4, 2008 | 09:49 AM

Johneb48

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RE: Better primary chain tensioner

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Apr 4, 2008 | 09:59 AM

KBFXDLI

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RE: Better primary chain tensioner

Is that the hydraulic one? If so where did you get it?

Apr 4, 2008 | 03:10 PM

t150vej

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RE: Better primary chain tensioner

I put in an M-6 (spring loaded) in '92 and haven't touched the primary chain since (about 70,000 miles)

Apr 4, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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RE: Better primary chain tensioner

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Well spoke to the dealer and they said my chain tensioner may be bad as I am getting mechanical noise from my primary. Is there a better chain tensioner out there that I can have them install versus the factory one since they are taking it apart?

First you need to varify it is the tensioner causing the problem. The HD unit is very well designed, for what it's worth.
Ron

Apr 4, 2008 | 04:54 PM

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RE: Better primary chain tensioner

I'll bet money it is the problem. It is not unusual for them to tighten the chain up way to tight. If you have to have an auto tensioner, get an aftermarket one.