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Oct 28, 2011 | 11:27 AM

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'Heavy Duty' Primary Chain Tensioner? Does One Exist?

I seem to recall in one of the 30T pulley how-to threads that the OP used a much beefier primary chain tensioner for his project.

Does anyone know where I can find this part for my 2007?

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Oct 28, 2011 | 04:48 PM

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Does anyone else recall the thread I'm referring to?
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Oct 28, 2011 | 06:28 PM

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I think you currently have the wiz bang heavy duty one now. there was a change from non wiz bang to the current design which uses hydraulics to adjust the pressure of the tensioner.

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Oct 30, 2011 | 03:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by speakerfritz

I think you currently have the wiz bang heavy duty one now. there was a change from non wiz bang to the current design which uses hydraulics to adjust the pressure of the tensioner.

I'm aware that I already have the hydraulic tensioner factory upgrade in my 2007.

However, I distinctly remember the Gentleman who did the 30T how-to using a beefier, upgraded hydraulic tensioner. He even commented in his pics on the obvious differences.

Ring any bells?

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Oct 30, 2011 | 03:52 PM

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I think this is what you're looking for http://www.sohotbikes.com/wedge.html

Can't speak on it one way or the other never having used one

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Oct 30, 2011 | 05:18 PM

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remeber an older thread on this ,some were disapointed with the quality.it was the soho wedge.

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If you decide on the soho wedge I have one that I never installed one sitting on my work bench for sale..

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Oct 30, 2011 | 05:45 PM

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Just curious, has there been any complaints on the 2007 & up primary chain tensioners?
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Why do you feel you need a better one?

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Oct 30, 2011 | 06:03 PM

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Why do you feel you need a better one?

I don't. But I distinctly remember in the 30T 'How-To' thread the dramatic difference in appearance between the two.

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