When did the cam chain tensioner change on Harley Davidson?
The Harley Davidson cam chain tensioner shoes have been an issue since 1999 until Harley updated to hydraulic cam chain tensioners in 2006 and 2007. We show you how to update to hydraulic in our Harley Cam Chain Tensioner Shoe Project videos.
Can you adjust the primary chain on a Softail?
Checking and adjusting the primary cam chain on your Softail is a pretty straightforward and easy job that you can do on your own. There are really no special tools that are required; however, an automatic chain adjuster can make this a simple task to complete with every oil change.
How much does a cam chain tensioner cost?
Let’s say arbritrarily… $1,000. The alternative? Inspect your cam chain tensioners annually, or at some reasonable mileage value. Just like your tires. Just like your brake pads. A new factory stock tensioner is $55 to $60. I put ’em in myself. If you’re handy with a wrench, can read (or watch a ‘tube vid) you can DIY.
How to adjust twin cam primary on Harley Davidson Softail?
Re-tighten the adjusting nut and recheck the free-play. Repeat the process until it is within specs. Spin the rear wheel again and make a full revolution with the chain and recheck. If all is good, replace the cover. Replace the spark plug wires and start her up. Listen for that annoying noise; it should be gone.
Can a cam chain tensioner be converted to a twin cam?
Ask the owner if the cam chain tensioners have been upgraded to the Twin Cam gear drive conversion, when and to see the paperwork. Better yet have the motorcycle inspected to make sure they have been done. Check out the upgrade to hydraulic cam chain tensioner videos and watch our Cam Gear Drive Conversion Project.
Checking and adjusting the primary cam chain on your Softail is a pretty straightforward and easy job that you can do on your own. There are really no special tools that are required; however, an automatic chain adjuster can make this a simple task to complete with every oil change.
How do you close the cam chain tensioner on a Harley Davidson?
This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. The Harley Davidson cam chain tensioner shoes have been an issue since 1999 until Harley updated to hydraulic cam chain tensioners in 2006 and 2007.
Re-tighten the adjusting nut and recheck the free-play. Repeat the process until it is within specs. Spin the rear wheel again and make a full revolution with the chain and recheck. If all is good, replace the cover. Replace the spark plug wires and start her up. Listen for that annoying noise; it should be gone.