when to replace primary tensioner
Stage I
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: Grand Island FL
I have an '05 Road King w/24.500 miles. I have a friend saying that I have 'high mileage' and should replace the primary chain tensioner. Also some other tensioner. The manual says NOTHING, anywhere saying that at some specific mileage, I should be replacing these items. I can understand if they showed some sort of wear (what ever that mark might be) but replace at some mileage? for those that have worked on HD for years, your thoughts and suggestions? Is there something I should be looking for regarding wear? if there some magic number of miles? thx
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Central Utah
At 21,760 miles I was astounded to see this inner cam tensioner shoe, but after researching this issue, I found the variable miles for failure between 15K and 30K. I believe that’s what we’re talking about (Hope this image posts).
Last edited by Mr. Mike; Oct 10, 2018 at 09:00 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Central Utah
[QUOTE=Keithhu;17748047]Way to ressurect a seven year old thread, guys[/QUOTE
Well hell...
it may be old but still relevant. I didn’t even notice the original post date. Please forgive us for the mis step, and thanks for pointing it out.
Well hell...
it may be old but still relevant. I didn’t even notice the original post date. Please forgive us for the mis step, and thanks for pointing it out.
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Jun 5, 2009 08:40 PM
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