HD Auto Primary Chain Tensioner
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RE: HD Auto Primary Chain Tensioner
Sorry to bring this topic back to the top guy's, but I just came accross this write up on the Auto Tensioner (install with pics) by Hotrods Bike Works:
http://www.hotrodsbikeworks.com/tech.../photo_01.html
http://www.hotrodsbikeworks.com/tech.../photo_01.html
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RE: HD Auto Primary Chain Tensioner
It took years for HD to finally come around and design an auto tensioner.
Why? Because of aftermarket companies have been selling them for years.
The HD version is actually a very bad design as Sonar Chris pointed out, it will ratchet your chain tighter than a banjo string. Then you're SOL. HD missed again!
Check out the Hayden (spring loaded) or the HB-125 (hydraulic, excellent design) for your auto tensioners
Why? Because of aftermarket companies have been selling them for years.
The HD version is actually a very bad design as Sonar Chris pointed out, it will ratchet your chain tighter than a banjo string. Then you're SOL. HD missed again!
Check out the Hayden (spring loaded) or the HB-125 (hydraulic, excellent design) for your auto tensioners
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