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Jul 15, 2012 | 06:48 AM

redbar1973

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Problem with Primary Drive

I have a problem. Yesterday I tore my primary apart and when I put it back together I realized I missed a spacer but I'm not sure where it goes? Pics are attached. Can anyone help?

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Jul 15, 2012 | 06:53 AM

blkfalc4

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Did you take the chain tensioner apart?

Looks like the spacer for the auto-tensioner to me.

Jul 15, 2012 | 07:10 AM

redbar1973

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I took the chain tensioner off but I did not take it apart.

Jul 15, 2012 | 07:12 AM

redbar1973

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I think it might be part of the clutch release plate but I'm not sure. I don't want to open it back up until I can verify.

Jul 15, 2012 | 07:20 AM

kzad

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I second the spacer behind the auto tensioner suggestion. There's one for each bolt, easy enough to verify.

Jul 15, 2012 | 09:48 AM

Jday53

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Chain tensioner spacer I hope you dont drive far! its probly little out of wack!

Jul 16, 2012 | 02:37 AM

cncmike

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Yep, that's what it is

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Jul 16, 2012 | 06:20 AM

Lowcountry Joe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kzad

I second the spacer behind the auto tensioner suggestion. There's one for each bolt, easy enough to verify.

Don't ride the bike until you get in there and put these back where they belong( between the back side of the tensioner and the back of the outer primary) because your tensioner is no longer centered on the chain and that has the potential for damaging the tensioner face. Torque to spec of 15 to 19 ft lbs. on the tensioner bolts.

Last edited by Lowcountry Joe; Jul 16, 2012 at 06:31 AM.