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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by shooter5074
Are you talking about the SE manual adjuster? http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...nsion-adjuster ..... do you really want to open your primary every time you need to make an adjustment to your primary chain? It's made for large displacement drag bikes.
Originally Posted by Ultra103
One 1 star review on HD's website. I'll stick with Hayden.

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I couldn't agree more!

I would not want to open up my primary every time to adjust.

The Hayden primary chain tension adjuster is one of the best and general can be had for around $100- $120 pending your model bike.

I WILL be making this upgrade this winter myself!

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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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I just had the new se updated comp gear installed about3 weeks ago have about 2000 miles on it now . seems to be working vey good now no noise and easy shifting not as much clunk and no drive train lash. my bike is a 2011 ultra limited with about 74000 miles and the comp gear has been replaced about 4 times. now have this new comp gear and stator gear and new chain. this is the best I have had so far. will install the hayden m6 chain tensioner if this one gets noisy
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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you don't have to open up your primary very often at all. my 92 has not been opened up in 20,000 miles and is still adjusted correctly. youcan feel it though your derby cover.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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My '09 is the third bike I've put a Hayden in. Happy customer, No problems! No need to reinvent the wheel?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Gotta love public opinion.
The hayden comes in at complete junk to the cats meow.
Good thing a person wouldn't try and decide based on what is read here.
Yikes.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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My stocker does not appear to ratchet too tight.
It stays w/in spec at least that I've noticed.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
My stocker does not appear to ratchet too tight.
It stays w/in spec at least that I've noticed.
Mine was at 5/8 for 120k then one day is ratcheted up and was piano string tight. Keep an eye on it.
 
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