Inside my Primary.....WTF?(PICS)
Banned
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: The Internet (& Dyer, Indiana)
No clue how long it will take to get it, but my guess the snow will still be here when it arrives. LOL
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bay Area
I dont remember anymore, it was about 2-3 pieces that bolted in place of the original one and had the plastic shoe that was on a spring that worked on a piston type movement that would scavenge the oil from the bottom of the primary and create tension on the shoe/chain.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 502
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From: Sarasota, Florida
Well....... my 2010 Ultra chain tensioner refuses to adjust. I took the bike to the dealer at 300 miles, and he MANUALLY ratched it tighter. Had the bike for 3 DAYS. Now 400 miles later, the chain is loose again. I'm fed up, and do NOT want to leave the bike with the dealer here in Bradenton, Florida for another 3 days. The Southern Oregon Hot Bikes unit is looking better and better.
Another idea...... Does the '06 primary cover, (with the inspection cover) fit the 07's and up? That way, when the chain loosens up, I take the inspection cover off and use a hook to ratchet up the chain. Pretty sad....$23,000 bike, and I'm at the mercy of the dealer's wait time for warranty repairs.
Another idea...... Does the '06 primary cover, (with the inspection cover) fit the 07's and up? That way, when the chain loosens up, I take the inspection cover off and use a hook to ratchet up the chain. Pretty sad....$23,000 bike, and I'm at the mercy of the dealer's wait time for warranty repairs.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Desert S. West
Well....... my 2010 Ultra chain tensioner refuses to adjust. I took the bike to the dealer at 300 miles, and he MANUALLY ratched it tighter. Had the bike for 3 DAYS. Now 400 miles later, the chain is loose again. I'm fed up, and do NOT want to leave the bike with the dealer here in Bradenton, Florida for another 3 days. The Southern Oregon Hot Bikes unit is looking better and better.
Another idea...... Does the '06 primary cover, (with the inspection cover) fit the 07's and up? That way, when the chain loosens up, I take the inspection cover off and use a hook to ratchet up the chain. Pretty sad....$23,000 bike, and I'm at the mercy of the dealer's wait time for warranty repairs.
Another idea...... Does the '06 primary cover, (with the inspection cover) fit the 07's and up? That way, when the chain loosens up, I take the inspection cover off and use a hook to ratchet up the chain. Pretty sad....$23,000 bike, and I'm at the mercy of the dealer's wait time for warranty repairs.
I tried to find one for your 2010 but it looks like you will need to look it up. No need for the whole kit. Just the gasket unless you want the whole kit.
Banned
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,580
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From: The Internet (& Dyer, Indiana)
The hydraulic wedge is currently on back order. Estimated shipping is the end of January. Let us know
If you would like a refund through paypal or if you want us to keep the order on file. We are very sorry
For the inconvenience.
Southern Oregon Hot Bikes
Oh well, the ground is snow covered anyway. That's one reason I don't mind ordering the slow way during winter time.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,552
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From: Vermont
soos just informed me of the same thing. Guess we gotta wait!
Oh crap! I just received this email:
The hydraulic wedge is currently on back order. Estimated shipping is the end of January. Let us know
If you would like a refund through paypal or if you want us to keep the order on file. We are very sorry
For the inconvenience.
Southern Oregon Hot Bikes
Oh well, the ground is snow covered anyway. That's one reason I don't mind ordering the slow way during winter time.
The hydraulic wedge is currently on back order. Estimated shipping is the end of January. Let us know
If you would like a refund through paypal or if you want us to keep the order on file. We are very sorry
For the inconvenience.
Southern Oregon Hot Bikes
Oh well, the ground is snow covered anyway. That's one reason I don't mind ordering the slow way during winter time.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 827
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From: Covington, Ga.
Well, I may have to try out that Southern Oregon tensioner on my 09 SG. The primary is the loudest part of my bike, its loud and clear at 70mph. I've taken it to the shop twice and they say its normal, but my 02 Road King was never that loud unless it needed adjusting. I can't hear the top end clatter because of it.
Beary
Beary
