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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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What year bikes are Cam Tensioners an issue? More precisely, are they an issue on the '09 96 CuI on an EG Ultra Classic?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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07 96" with 77,000 miles no issues.
 
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You're fine. The new hydraulic setup started with the '06 Dyna's and '07 Touring bikes.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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What kind of mileage can one expect from the late model cam chain tensioners?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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My Bro in Law, got 34,000 before he had to have them taking care of on his 03 RK
 
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The spring setup should be checked at 20-25k, the hydraulic setup should be checked at 70k if not a little sooner just for peace of mind.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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Just changed mine over at 34K and the front one was at 75% good and the rear was less than 50%. Went all Screaming Eagle plate, pump, Hydra. Tensioners, 204 Cams and a Stage 1 Carb kit. Am just trying to get the inner bearing removal tool and installer without having to buy one.
 
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I am one of the rare people that ALMOST had an issue with the late model ones.

At about 9,500 miles I did the 103" Stage II upgrade on my bike. Something had gone wrong with the outer chain tensioner, I am presuming the internal spring, and it was jammed into a fully extended position and had a nice groove worn in it. For $90 I bought a new outer and inner one and replaced both of them. The inner one wasn't warn, but better to be safe than sorry since I already had it apart.

The moral of the story is that it's never a bad thing to check them out every so often whether you have the new style or the old style.
 
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Thats why I cut my oil filter apart at every service. You just never know.
 
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I checked my 03 electric glide at 40k and they looked like new.
 
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