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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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How hard was it to install the tensioner? I may do this at my next service interval.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Yes I did grind the front lip off.. The tensionor was easy I saw on here that somebody posted a pic he zip tied it together took the bolts out slid right out.. I just searched it on here somebody had a step by step with pics and it came in very handy.. I replaced it because I needed something to do in the winter months and so it didnt clunk as bad!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mmats69
How hard was it to install the tensioner? I may do this at my next service interval.
Not hard at all, the only recommendation I'd have is to be sure you have the bolts lined up & started by hand before you use a wrench. Since you have some chain tension it's possible to cross thread 'em. You don't want to have to buy an inner primary because you cross threaded a couple of bolts.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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So noted. Will make sure to start by hand.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by golfblues
My 09 had a bad clunk at startup & a nasty one going into first. Neutral was a PITA. When I hit a bump or pothole the primary would make the clunk again. I opened it up & one of the bolt holes had a chunk missing from chain slap so I made the change. Now startup is smooth & quiet, first gear is a click, no more clunk over bumps & neutral is a breeze. I just added the Hayden tensioner too so we'll see how that works when it warms up some.
Sounds like I may want to do this as all the symptoms you wrote about I have except nothing while I'm riding. Thanks for the info.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by julesdain
Sounds like I may want to do this as all the symptoms you wrote about I have except nothing while I'm riding. Thanks for the info.

I also went to 75-140 Spectro 6 speed gear oil in the tranny. That stuff is great. Rotella T 15-40 is in the primary.
 

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