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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 05:54 AM
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I'm usually over on the Touring side,but my brother is looking at an 08 Heritage and I'm wondering if it has the newer type cam chain tensioners?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 07:25 AM
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Yes it does, starting in 07.
 
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Thank you sir.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tommyglide
Yes it does, starting in 07.
...and the roller cam chain, which is actually the bigger tensioner-saving side of that equation.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 02:35 AM
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What's the protocol for mine, '05 Heritage? or good link.
Has little over 21K miles.
 
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Originally Posted by Holster Maker
What's the protocol for mine, '05 Heritage? or good link.
Has little over 21K miles.
Check 'em. Upgrade to a hydraulic tensioner and roller chain if you don't want to have to check 'em after another 20k. That's pretty much the protocol for any TC manufactured before '07...
 
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