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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Glad you got the link, Mac. If you love to tinker (as I do), the project is really a lot of fun. I'll be very interested in how you make out with the 95" conversion - sounds like a great winter project to me. New cam, new pistons, rings, punched out cylinders, it couldn't be that hard to do yourself. But, we'll need some advice from those who have already done it. Take care and let us know how the project goes.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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Alright, two weeks later, I'm headed to the garage...

Armed with a torque wrench, directions, a manual, patience, and some coffee...

Let's see how this goes. It's only 98 in the garage right now, better GIT-R-DUN before it get's too hot.

Mac
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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>>>only 98 in the garage right now, better GIT-R-DUN before it get's too hot.

Isn't that too hot already?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Can't find the Torque requirements for the bolts in step 7 of our DIY forum for the HAYDEN M6 tensioner...

HELP!

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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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I see that Harley now makes something close to this mod. Shows as a "NEW" item on their website.



Automatic Primary Chain Tension Adjuster

Original Equipment on 2006 Dyna™ models, this Automatic Primary Chain Adjuster eliminates the need to manually adjust the primary chain tension at traditional service intervals.

40063-05

IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.

Fits '85-later Evolution 1340 and Twin Cam powertrain. Requires separate purchase of model specific primary gasket and seals.

MSRP US $99.95


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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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Awesome. Got any idea what the torque setting should be?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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I believe those phillips head screws should be torqued to 12-14 FT lbs with some red locktite
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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They are Torx screws...are we talking about the same ones?

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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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Sorry , you're correct, same torque

They are the ones that hold the back plate in, not the one that holds the guide plate on at 33 FT lbs, correct?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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It's IN!

Bike shifts and runs smoother. Highly recommend this mod.

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