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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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I just bought a new 2008 Nighttrain, Does it require the primary chain to be adjusted at services like my Sportster did or is it automatic on the 96 CI?? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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2008 Nightrain comes with automatic tensioner, so you don't need to adjust it.

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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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...now, you'll have to change your nick, don't you?




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it should tell you in your owner's manual
 
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