cam chain tensioners
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cam chain tensioners
After 31,000 miles finally got scares enough to check cam chain tensioners. Virtually no wear. On phone so can't post pics. Only checked outside one. Didn't want to go any deeper than necessary. I was told the inside wears more than outside bit only a thousandth or less of wear on outside.
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Well, you will never really know without seeing the inside one. Don't go by what people say it should be.
Since you had it open you should have just changed them. A little bit of work but at least you would have a peace of mind for a while.
What year is the bike? Pre 2007?
Since you had it open you should have just changed them. A little bit of work but at least you would have a peace of mind for a while.
What year is the bike? Pre 2007?
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My outer tensioner had less wear than your's is showing in pic.
The inner one was almost gone.
The inner one was almost gone.
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Here's a good description with pics on how to check the rear tensioner with a dental mirror by using a screwdriver and allen to hold the rear tensioner back from the chain without removing the pushrods, etc.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...88-03-rkc.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...88-03-rkc.html
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People who say just replace then while your in there have no idea of what they are talking about, taking the cam cover off is not even a fraction of the work.
Check out the thread recommended, inspect the inner, then decide if they need to be replaced, and what direction you want to go.
Check out the thread recommended, inspect the inner, then decide if they need to be replaced, and what direction you want to go.
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