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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Default Softail Primary Chain and comp sprocket

Just tried to fit a 23T comp with an 80 link chain on my 05 Primary.

Stock for late model is 25T Comp 36 Clutch 82 link chain.

23T and 24T Comp will work with stock adjusting shoe, but not Hayden M6 Tensioner.

80 link chain and 23T Comp will not work.

I am liking the 23/36 with the 6 speed.

Hope this helps someone some day.

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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Good info. is it the same as the 07's. What did it do to fuel mileage?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I am trying to solve a vibration problem with my 97 fxstc. The bike has 22k miles on it, i had new tires put on it @ 6k ago, for the past 2-300 miles i have started with a vibration, first on bars now on pegs, was told drive belt was too tight, adjusted ..no better, primary was loose, adjusted a little better...could the tight belt have harmed the transmission??? causing vibrations?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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buckfxstc does it go away when you pull the clutch?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 01:13 AM
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yes...
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by soft 02
Good info. is it the same as the 07's. What did it do to fuel mileage?
Haven't checked mileage yet. Probably won't be too accurate though. The 23/36 is much more responsive than the 25/36 and has led to an uncontrollable quick rotation of the throttle on numerous ocassions... followed by a big *** grin!
I did notice (as expected) that the RPM at speed went up. 3000 RPM used to get me low 80's... now it's high 70's which is still fine.
 
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