Tranny EPIC fail

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Jun 2, 2012 | 01:06 PM

#11

FlamedFXR

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From: Hope Mills NC, bye CA!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaham

Makes me wonder if these main drive gear failures are in some way related to the automatic primary tensioner.

When my 07 Road Glide came out of the dealer after a stator replacement I brought it back to them the very next day because the whirring noise was really loud...they said normal even though I didnt have any primary chain noise before.

6 months later my main shaft bearing went and had to have a complete gearset replacement. All on ESP warranty. I dont have the loud whirring sound after this repair, I think they might be a little more careful on the chain adjustment.

Jun 2, 2012 | 01:16 PM

#12

capt roadking

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From: new jersey

anybody using the haden m 6

Jun 2, 2012 | 01:19 PM

#13

Eric Moore

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From: griffin ga

damm & I thought the 09 was the yr the bugs were worked out,.,, thats why I bought mine...go figure..

Jun 2, 2012 | 01:20 PM

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Big Jim Daddy

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From: Fenton, mo

This was only a regular fail....an epic fail is one that gears are broken and exposed, oil running down your leg, etc...

Jun 2, 2012 | 01:27 PM

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Eric Moore

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From: griffin ga

Quote:

Originally Posted by soft 02

Thats why Baker came out with a better tensioner for late model bikes.
http://bakerdrivetrain.com/attitude-chain-adjuster
It goes both ways.

anyone know how much these are???

Jun 2, 2012 | 01:56 PM

#16

soft 02

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From: TOAK western branch

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Originally Posted by eric moore

anyone know how much these are???

$199.00

Jun 2, 2012 | 06:42 PM

#17

Tortoise98

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From: Central Indiana

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Originally Posted by TWIN CAM 96

Rent one!

Nearest rental isn85 miles and $180/day. I'm not feeling that.

Jun 2, 2012 | 06:44 PM

#18

Tortoise98

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From: Central Indiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by skratch

curious as to the list of failures. so far, i've not had any (knock on wood)

Inner primary leak x 2
Tranny main shaft seal
compensator failure
real caliper failure
starter clutch failure

All under ESP, but a PITA nonetheless

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Jun 15, 2012 | 05:26 AM

#19

Tortoise98

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From: Central Indiana

Just an update on my tranny...bike has been in the shop over 2 weeks now waiting for parts. ESP covers all internal parts replacement of tranny, which they are doing, but not a complete tranny since the case was not damaged, hence the long delay for all of the parts. It appears there are part revisions to input shaft and main bearing, which is the reason for the delay. Tech says snap ring on input shaft bagged out and let things start sliding till the grinding commenced. This is a total bummer...