Cam Chain Tensioners
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Cam Chain Tensioners
Pulled my exhaust yesterday to put on Rinehart TD's, and pulled the cam cover to at least check the outer tensioner. Bike has 28k miles, and the outer looked almost brand new. I'm sure the inner has a little more wear, but figure it should be similar. Previous owner has always used Syn3, so maybe that has helped, or could just be this particular bike. Couldn't believe how clean everything was.
I'd really like to go with 26g setup to eliminate this worry, but low on funds from all the other stuff I'm adding, so at least for now I think I'm okay.
Thought I'd pass this on since I've always heard that 25k was the kiss of death for tensioners (you still need to check, though).
I'd really like to go with 26g setup to eliminate this worry, but low on funds from all the other stuff I'm adding, so at least for now I think I'm okay.
Thought I'd pass this on since I've always heard that 25k was the kiss of death for tensioners (you still need to check, though).
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RE: Cam Chain Tensioners
Mine at 30,000. Neither conservative driving nor synthetic oil made a bit of difference.
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RE: Cam Chain Tensioners
I'm new to this and am wondering, the pictures everyone has posted, are the tensioner pads considered worn out orare these half worn out. How about a new set, how do they look compered to these worn ones.
One more rookiequestion what is the 26g setup that Taterdog refered to?
One more rookiequestion what is the 26g setup that Taterdog refered to?
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RE: Cam Chain Tensioners
ORIGINAL: HDRider#1
I'm new to this and am wondering, the pictures everyone has posted, are the tensioner pads considered worn out orare these half worn out. How about a new set, how do they look compered to these worn ones.
One more rookiequestion what is the 26g setup that Taterdog refered to?
I'm new to this and am wondering, the pictures everyone has posted, are the tensioner pads considered worn out orare these half worn out. How about a new set, how do they look compered to these worn ones.
One more rookiequestion what is the 26g setup that Taterdog refered to?
26G....Andrews TW-26 cams in gear drive configuration. I have them in my bike and love them.