Looking for user feedback Hayden M6
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Looking for user feedback Hayden M6
I have an '09 FLHTC, and I am getting ready to change the compensator, and I am interested in the Hayden M6 tensioner as a replacement to the HD auto-tensioner for the primary chain.
The M6 doesn't "latch" into place like the stock one, and appears to allow flex in both directions, instead of just tightening.
I have found numerous positive (and a few negative, of course) reviews of the old-style M6's that replace the manual tensioner, so I am not looking for reviews on those.. but none for the new model that replaces the '07-up auto tensioner... Anyone tried one ? How is it holding up?
Thanks
The M6 doesn't "latch" into place like the stock one, and appears to allow flex in both directions, instead of just tightening.
I have found numerous positive (and a few negative, of course) reviews of the old-style M6's that replace the manual tensioner, so I am not looking for reviews on those.. but none for the new model that replaces the '07-up auto tensioner... Anyone tried one ? How is it holding up?
Thanks
Last edited by vaham; Jun 20, 2012 at 05:21 PM.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
I had 2 m6's on both of my evos.
money well spent.
eased low speed operation and downshifts- over 50K of both of them with no problems
( and in each case when i opened the primary to install the m6, the original HD shoe was well worn at 40 K miles or so)
I am not yet sure of the m6 vs the later auto tensioner- but vs the early system the m6 is $80 ( or so) well spent.
and when you call with a question you get a person on the phone- which is nice.
mike
money well spent.
eased low speed operation and downshifts- over 50K of both of them with no problems
( and in each case when i opened the primary to install the m6, the original HD shoe was well worn at 40 K miles or so)
I am not yet sure of the m6 vs the later auto tensioner- but vs the early system the m6 is $80 ( or so) well spent.
and when you call with a question you get a person on the phone- which is nice.
mike
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If I knew what I know now I would of had it installed with the SE compensator and HD clutch spring. I really don't like the harley system and have used the hayden with great success in the past.
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My auto leaves enough slack in the chain and has served me well but I have been looking at the 07+ M6 and the Baker auto. Both seem to do the same thing. Ill give it a year or two to get some real world input. Subscribed.
Tourer
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From: Southern Utah
Just got mine in from Phat Performance. Looks to be a good unit. The springs seem to be plenty strong enough to keep good tension on the chain. I guess that the real test is once I get it installed and running later on this week. I've only read one review where the poster said he had chain slap. All other reviews that I could find we're positive. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Cruiser
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Road King with it installed when I bought it new, going good 165,000 later. Also have one on my FXR since new, no problems, it's a major improvement.
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Dam thats a lot of miles for a 07+ bike!