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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
Thanks for the write up Joe, another little tidbit people over look is when the shoe wears out(which they all will in time) you can replace it with our unit, instead of buying a whole new tensioner like some of the other units.
I didn't realize that Thanks Mark.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Expat1
Once installed I compressed the shoe all the way down with both thumbs; and yes, I like the design of the Baker but I have to give mine a chance ...
Certainly understand. If i can get to it, i will measure compression forces for you. Lets communicate via PM regarding the specifics of the measurement.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tucker99
Recall your thread about problems with the Haden. Assume you checked out the SOHB hydraulic tensioner. What were your conclusions? IMHO I believe this is the best alternative. There were problems with the ealier wedge designs but I believe they have them tweeked. I believe a variable tensioner (spring or hyd) provides low speed manuverability much better than any fixed tensioner.
Tnx Tucker and no i have not investigated that unit. But i will give a look.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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are these going on sale for christmas?
To Hdforums members they are always on sale you get 10% off all year long.
 
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Originally Posted by Lowcountry Joe
...These tensioners are set to allow a certain amount of deflection in the primary chain, and it is recommended to check the tension adjustment on a 5000 mile interval...
For those of use that may put on 15,000 to 20,000 miles each riding season, checking the tension every 5000 miles seems like a deal breaker to me since the new models no longer have the inspection port in the primary cover.



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...Now having spent a few hundred bucks on this issue...
Just curious to know what issues you were having that led you to replacing the tensioner twice.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Pine Tree
For those of use that may put on 15,000 to 20,000 miles each riding season, checking the tension every 5000 miles seems like a deal breaker to me since the new models no longer have the inspection port in the primary cover.





Just curious to know what issues you were having that led you to replacing the tensioner twice.
I check my chain once a year and for the last five years it has needed zero adjustment. Once the initial stretching is done you should not ever need to adjust it until it flat wears out or the tensioner shoe needs to be replaced. Checking it at regular intervals won't hurt but just because you hit the 5000 mile mark in the middle of a trip does not mean you have to pull over on the side of the road and remove your primary cover.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
I check my chain once a year and for the last five years it has needed zero adjustment. Once the initial stretching is done you should not ever need to adjust it until it flat wears out or the tensioner shoe needs to be replaced. Checking it at regular intervals won't hurt but just because you hit the 5000 mile mark in the middle of a trip does not mean you have to pull over on the side of the road and remove your primary cover.
OK, thanks for the reply.

I was just looking at the install instructions on your web site and noticed it said..."Remove the motor sprocket nut and sprocket assembly with primary chain." Will your unit actually install without removing the sprocket and chain?
 
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hey low joe, do you remember what size the comp. bolts were? gathering up tools to do this job. did they up the torque specs. for the comp. bolt? thanks!
 
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I would like to know more. As the facts come in.
 
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