HD auto primary chain tensioner
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HD auto primary chain tensioner
Just had my 1000 mi service done along with having the HD auto primary chain tensioner installed. First thing I notice after picking it up is a varying pitch, whirring or whining noise (kind of like the sound a dry bearing would make) when pulled up and idling at a stop. The noise goes away as soon as I start moving again. I didn't have the noise before the service, so I am assuming it is the new tensioner, even though the noise is most noticable when standing on the opposite side of the bike (FLHRCI).
Is it common for these tensioners to be noisy when newly installed and does it go away? Thanks!
Is it common for these tensioners to be noisy when newly installed and does it go away? Thanks!
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RE: HD auto primary chain tensioner
I just did my auto chain adjuster with the same result... whirring noise. I took it all apart again to make sure everything looked ok inside, retorqued everything, but still has noise. I am tempted to put the stock adjuster back in to see if the noise goes away. Yours was done by the dealer, right??
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RE: HD auto primary chain tensioner
ORIGINAL: TKanaley
Just had my 1000 mi service done along with having the HD auto primary chain tensioner installed. First thing I notice after picking it up is a varying pitch, whirring or whining noise (kind of like the sound a dry bearing would make) when pulled up and idling at a stop. The noise goes away as soon as I start moving again. I didn't have the noise before the service, so I am assuming it is the new tensioner, even though the noise is most noticable when standing on the opposite side of the bike (FLHRCI).
Is it common for these tensioners to be noisy when newly installed and does it go away? Thanks!
Just had my 1000 mi service done along with having the HD auto primary chain tensioner installed. First thing I notice after picking it up is a varying pitch, whirring or whining noise (kind of like the sound a dry bearing would make) when pulled up and idling at a stop. The noise goes away as soon as I start moving again. I didn't have the noise before the service, so I am assuming it is the new tensioner, even though the noise is most noticable when standing on the opposite side of the bike (FLHRCI).
Is it common for these tensioners to be noisy when newly installed and does it go away? Thanks!
Mine (05 FLSTSCI) makes the same nose with the stock tensioner, I think it is normal?
My 02 Night Train did it also and I put 30k on that bike, never had any problems.
I have ridden my buddys bike and his make the same noise.
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RE: HD auto primary chain tensioner
ORIGINAL: mrsoftail
I just did my auto chain adjuster with the same result... whirring noise. I took it all apart again to make sure everything looked ok inside, retorqued everything, but still has noise. I am tempted to put the stock adjuster back in to see if the noise goes away. Yours was done by the dealer, right??
I just did my auto chain adjuster with the same result... whirring noise. I took it all apart again to make sure everything looked ok inside, retorqued everything, but still has noise. I am tempted to put the stock adjuster back in to see if the noise goes away. Yours was done by the dealer, right??
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RE: HD auto primary chain tensioner
ORIGINAL: barrygreen
Mine (05 FLSTSCI) makes the same nose with the stock tensioner, I think it is normal?
My 02 Night Train did it also and I put 30k on that bike, never had any problems.
I have ridden my buddys bike and his make the same noise.
Mine (05 FLSTSCI) makes the same nose with the stock tensioner, I think it is normal?
My 02 Night Train did it also and I put 30k on that bike, never had any problems.
I have ridden my buddys bike and his make the same noise.
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RE: HD auto primary chain tensioner
There were several posts on this topic a while back. Seems the consesus was that there is a whirring noise but it goes away (or lessens) afte a couple hundred miles or so. There were comments that the M6, the HD unit and one other brand all made the same noise. Either prowl previous posts or wait for comments here, I don't think there is reason to be concerned.
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My stock tensioner has been whirring along for 20+ years that I know of....... I don't think you have anything to worry about.....
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RE: HD auto primary chain tensioner
ORIGINAL: TKanaley
If it's normal, then I can live with it, which is why I'm asking here. The problem with the dealerships, is that their typical canned response is "Harleys make noise, it's normal" which is what I got when I took to the service manager for him to listen. I sometimes don't think they take customer concerns seriously!
ORIGINAL: barrygreen
Mine (05 FLSTSCI) makes the same nose with the stock tensioner, I think it is normal?
My 02 Night Train did it also and I put 30k on that bike, never had any problems.
I have ridden my buddys bike and his make the same noise.
Mine (05 FLSTSCI) makes the same nose with the stock tensioner, I think it is normal?
My 02 Night Train did it also and I put 30k on that bike, never had any problems.
I have ridden my buddys bike and his make the same noise.