Hayden M6, performance?
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Hayden M6, performance?
OK, I have read all 2649 posts about the Hayden tensioner but have not found the answer to my question.
Everyone seems to be using it on a stock or stage 1 bike. I could not find anything on performance setups.
I am running a healthy FM 107 motor in my 08 RoadGlide. Can the M6 stand up to 110hp and 120 tq at the rear wheel?
I am not a drag racer, this is a touring bike but.........I do like to let it fly every once in a while. The FM 107 is fun.
I recently opened my primary for routine maintenance/chechup and found my primary chain way too tight. I ordered a M6 yesterday after reading most of the 2649 posts. I have 33k miles on the bike and have not had any trouble yet but that sucker sure was too tight.
After thinking about it I realized that of all the posts talking up about the M6 had stock, stage1, stage 2 motors, should have asked before ordering, my bad.
So, has anyone installed a M6 into a bike with a stout motor and pounded on it a little? How does the M6 stand up to a little abuse?
Thanks for your time,
Varooom
Everyone seems to be using it on a stock or stage 1 bike. I could not find anything on performance setups.
I am running a healthy FM 107 motor in my 08 RoadGlide. Can the M6 stand up to 110hp and 120 tq at the rear wheel?
I am not a drag racer, this is a touring bike but.........I do like to let it fly every once in a while. The FM 107 is fun.
I recently opened my primary for routine maintenance/chechup and found my primary chain way too tight. I ordered a M6 yesterday after reading most of the 2649 posts. I have 33k miles on the bike and have not had any trouble yet but that sucker sure was too tight.
After thinking about it I realized that of all the posts talking up about the M6 had stock, stage1, stage 2 motors, should have asked before ordering, my bad.
So, has anyone installed a M6 into a bike with a stout motor and pounded on it a little? How does the M6 stand up to a little abuse?
Thanks for your time,
Varooom
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The Hayden does not have any thing to do with affecting your performance, one way or the other.
It keeps your chain at a constant( that's all) like before the auto chain adjusters.
Then you're supposed to check it every 20K or something like that.
I'm really surprised that you didn't figure that out after reading 2649 posts, lolol?
It keeps your chain at a constant( that's all) like before the auto chain adjusters.
Then you're supposed to check it every 20K or something like that.
I'm really surprised that you didn't figure that out after reading 2649 posts, lolol?
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The Hayden does not have any thing to do with affecting your performance, one way or the other.
It keeps your chain at a constant( that's all) like before the auto chain adjusters.
Then you're supposed to check it every 20K or something like that.
I'm really surprised that you didn't figure that out after reading 2649 posts, lolol?
It keeps your chain at a constant( that's all) like before the auto chain adjusters.
Then you're supposed to check it every 20K or something like that.
I'm really surprised that you didn't figure that out after reading 2649 posts, lolol?
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I did not ask Hayden because I figured they would say its good to go no matter what, after all they make the thing.
I also realize that the tensioner does not have anything to do with performance but those springs in the M6 will take much more of a beating with 120 pounds feet of torque than they would with 80-90 pound feet.
Would you not agree?
Thanks,
Varooom
I also realize that the tensioner does not have anything to do with performance but those springs in the M6 will take much more of a beating with 120 pounds feet of torque than they would with 80-90 pound feet.
Would you not agree?
Thanks,
Varooom
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I did not ask Hayden because I figured they would say its good to go no matter what, after all they make the thing.
I also realize that the tensioner does not have anything to do with performance but those springs in the M6 will take much more of a beating with 120 pounds feet of torque than they would with 80-90 pound feet.
Would you not agree?
Thanks,
Varooom
I also realize that the tensioner does not have anything to do with performance but those springs in the M6 will take much more of a beating with 120 pounds feet of torque than they would with 80-90 pound feet.
Would you not agree?
Thanks,
Varooom
They have an older video on their site (I think it's on their site) that shows what the tensioner does when you accelerate.
Glad your FM 107 turned out well. Hope the rest of the drive train is holding up under the new stress.
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Thanks Joe,
1 year and 8000 miles on the 107 and so far so good. Just trying to keep it that way. I think the M6 is a step in the right direction.
Ride safe,
Varooom
1 year and 8000 miles on the 107 and so far so good. Just trying to keep it that way. I think the M6 is a step in the right direction.
Ride safe,
Varooom
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I put a Hayden on my 1997 softail in 1997 It has well over 100,000 miles on it. I did have to change primary chain at about 80,000 miles - because it was very stretched I noticed this because I had to keep adding shims to the Hayden.
I have had the 107 CU S&S 118 HP, 126 FT LB motor for the last 8 years.
I have had the 107 CU S&S 118 HP, 126 FT LB motor for the last 8 years.
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I went with the M6 because the stock ratcheting tensioner was destroying bearings when I romped on it. I have built my bike up aggressively as you'll see below.
The M6 is holding and the extra slack I get from it seems to have taken a lot of the stress off the drive train.
I've noticed no loss of responsiveness, in fact it seems to be just the opposite.
IMHO, this should be one of the first things replaced on every new touring model. Especially if you're going to start adding power.
The M6 is holding and the extra slack I get from it seems to have taken a lot of the stress off the drive train.
I've noticed no loss of responsiveness, in fact it seems to be just the opposite.
IMHO, this should be one of the first things replaced on every new touring model. Especially if you're going to start adding power.