Hayden at 3000 miles
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From: Glendale AZ
welp..checked my "new" style Hayden after having it installed for about 1500 miles..This is what she looks like..
I have to say i liked the "old" style springs better..When i say that, it seemed that the bike shifted easier with those springs in it..but also seeing as my inner spring broke...i guess they weren't strong enough for the newer bikes? I emailed Kathy to see what she says..What do you guys think?. The unit does work excellent still, alot easier shifting than the stock unit and the primary is still much quieter with the Hayden in there..so im still a happy customer...Just wondering about the chain eating into the shoe already..seems like in another 1500 it may end up looking like the OP Hayden,,We shall see..Just as a reference im 50 miles shy of 30k on my bike...
Marc
I have to say i liked the "old" style springs better..When i say that, it seemed that the bike shifted easier with those springs in it..but also seeing as my inner spring broke...i guess they weren't strong enough for the newer bikes? I emailed Kathy to see what she says..What do you guys think?. The unit does work excellent still, alot easier shifting than the stock unit and the primary is still much quieter with the Hayden in there..so im still a happy customer...Just wondering about the chain eating into the shoe already..seems like in another 1500 it may end up looking like the OP Hayden,,We shall see..Just as a reference im 50 miles shy of 30k on my bike...
Marc
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From: Lansing mi
welp..checked my "new" style Hayden after having it installed for about 1500 miles.
I have to say i liked the "old" style springs better..When i say that, it seemed that the bike shifted easier with those springs in it..but also seeing as my inner spring broke...i guess they weren't strong enough for the newer bikes? I emailed Kathy to see what she says..What do you guys think?. The unit does work excellent still, alot easier shifting than the stock unit and the primary is still much quieter with the Hayden in there..so im still a happy customer...Just wondering about the chain eating into the shoe already..seems like in another 1500 it may end up looking like the OP Hayden,,We shall see..Just as a reference im 50 miles shy of 30k on my bike...
Marc
I have to say i liked the "old" style springs better..When i say that, it seemed that the bike shifted easier with those springs in it..but also seeing as my inner spring broke...i guess they weren't strong enough for the newer bikes? I emailed Kathy to see what she says..What do you guys think?. The unit does work excellent still, alot easier shifting than the stock unit and the primary is still much quieter with the Hayden in there..so im still a happy customer...Just wondering about the chain eating into the shoe already..seems like in another 1500 it may end up looking like the OP Hayden,,We shall see..Just as a reference im 50 miles shy of 30k on my bike...
Marc
I don't think yours looks to bad at 1500 miles. Just keep a eye on it to make sure the rollers don't eat in to it like mine did, then you should be
good to go.
I'm still running with just the one spring, so far so good.
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From: St.Louis Mo.
welp..checked my "new" style Hayden after having it installed for about 1500 miles..This is what she looks like..
I have to say i liked the "old" style springs better..When i say that, it seemed that the bike shifted easier with those springs in it..but also seeing as my inner spring broke...i guess they weren't strong enough for the newer bikes? I emailed Kathy to see what she says..What do you guys think?. The unit does work excellent still, alot easier shifting than the stock unit and the primary is still much quieter with the Hayden in there..so im still a happy customer...Just wondering about the chain eating into the shoe already..seems like in another 1500 it may end up looking like the OP Hayden,,We shall see..Just as a reference im 50 miles shy of 30k on my bike...
Marc
I have to say i liked the "old" style springs better..When i say that, it seemed that the bike shifted easier with those springs in it..but also seeing as my inner spring broke...i guess they weren't strong enough for the newer bikes? I emailed Kathy to see what she says..What do you guys think?. The unit does work excellent still, alot easier shifting than the stock unit and the primary is still much quieter with the Hayden in there..so im still a happy customer...Just wondering about the chain eating into the shoe already..seems like in another 1500 it may end up looking like the OP Hayden,,We shall see..Just as a reference im 50 miles shy of 30k on my bike...
Marc
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Southeast GA
Dealership has my bike doing some warranty work. They just called and told me my Hayden shoe is worn half through. Hayden has about 1000 miles on it.
I haven't seen it yet but if it is, I guess my indy installed it incorrectly???
I haven't seen it yet but if it is, I guess my indy installed it incorrectly???
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Long Island NY
welp..checked my "new" style Hayden after having it installed for about 1500 miles..This is what she looks like..
I have to say i liked the "old" style springs better..When i say that, it seemed that the bike shifted easier with those springs in it..but also seeing as my inner spring broke...i guess they weren't strong enough for the newer bikes? I emailed Kathy to see what she says..What do you guys think?. The unit does work excellent still, alot easier shifting than the stock unit and the primary is still much quieter with the Hayden in there..so im still a happy customer...Just wondering about the chain eating into the shoe already..seems like in another 1500 it may end up looking like the OP Hayden,,We shall see..Just as a reference im 50 miles shy of 30k on my bike...
Marc
I have to say i liked the "old" style springs better..When i say that, it seemed that the bike shifted easier with those springs in it..but also seeing as my inner spring broke...i guess they weren't strong enough for the newer bikes? I emailed Kathy to see what she says..What do you guys think?. The unit does work excellent still, alot easier shifting than the stock unit and the primary is still much quieter with the Hayden in there..so im still a happy customer...Just wondering about the chain eating into the shoe already..seems like in another 1500 it may end up looking like the OP Hayden,,We shall see..Just as a reference im 50 miles shy of 30k on my bike...
Marc
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From: CT
I emailed Kathy with my pics yesterday also to see what she thinks..Havent heard back yet..
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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.
When people mention the 'old' spring kit, do they know how much force it provides? The answer is NO!
Those who refer to the new SE compensator, do they know that the same number of teeth corresponds to the same chain length? It seems not!
Hayden could perhaps clarify a few myths then everyone would enjoy the good stuff they (already) have.
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From: Lawrenceville,GA/Rome,Italy
My only comment is that it took way too long for most folks to react.
When people mention the 'old' spring kit, do they know how much force it provides? The answer is NO!
Those who refer to the new SE compensator, do they know that the same number of teeth corresponds to the same chain length? It seems not!
Hayden could perhaps clarify a few myths then everyone would enjoy the good stuff they (already) have.
When people mention the 'old' spring kit, do they know how much force it provides? The answer is NO!
Those who refer to the new SE compensator, do they know that the same number of teeth corresponds to the same chain length? It seems not!
Hayden could perhaps clarify a few myths then everyone would enjoy the good stuff they (already) have.