Cam Tensioner Replacement Cost

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Mar 13, 2020 | 03:32 AM

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Keithhu

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Originally Posted by Luvboobys

I was quoted $700.00 for stock replacement at indy, and 1200.00 for upgrade, stealer want 1100.00 for spring tensioner and 1700.00 for upgrade. California bay area is so over priced

And with this post we can also see the effect of 10 years of inflation. Let me be the first to welcome you to HDForums.

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Mar 13, 2020 | 02:10 PM

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And with this post we can also see the effect of 10 years of inflation. Let me be the first to welcome you to HDForums.

Mar 14, 2020 | 09:30 AM

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pyuchem

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Just wondering about cam chain tensioner on New Rushmore bikes. I have 2016 SGS with 35,000 miles on it. Is it something that I should be worried about and get it done ?

Mar 14, 2020 | 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pyuchem

Just wondering about cam chain tensioner on New Rushmore bikes. I have 2016 SGS with 35,000 miles on it. Is it something that I should be worried about and get it done ?

The hydraulic on late models have been known to go a long time. I wouldn’t worry about it until 75-80k. There have a been a couple early year hydraulics with the piston installed upside down that wore quickly, but on a 16 you should be good. Check at 50k for peace of mind if you wish.

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Mar 14, 2020 | 01:02 PM

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Nitro 54

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For piece of mind at 40,000 miles I'm going to replace the entire cam chest with all S&S. Getting some more power also. Some of my trips and trips coming up put me a few thousand miles from home.

Mar 14, 2020 | 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pyuchem

Just wondering about cam chain tensioner on New Rushmore bikes. I have 2016 SGS with 35,000 miles on it. Is it something that I should be worried about and get it done ?

Nope.