when your 88 cubic 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle engine cam tensioner needs to be replaced - SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY, THANKS
2006-11-27 10:40:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Ok we are talking about the Primary Cam chain tensioner - ok guys I posted this question over two hours ago - what's up - need some good answers here
2006-11-27 13:08:43 · update #1
when it is out of specs :(
2006-11-27 10:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any noise from the cam side is a good indication of problems have seen some with 5000, miles just did one with 75,000 miles when the shoe starts to come apart it is time, or you see the chain is wearing into the shoe, better safe than taking out valves or the top of the piston. don't forget cam bearings and think about gear drive.
2006-11-30 22:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by c j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the primary cover, between the bulge for the engine sprocket (in front) and the derby cover (over clutch basket) should be an inspection cover (round or oval).
Remove cover and insert finger, test free play (up and down) of chain. Adjust per manual specs.
Sorry I took so long to answer, I just got home from work.
2006-11-28 09:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the spring breaks or when the orange plastic part is worn threw. the local dealership said that they wear quickly at first ~1/8in then they slow down. they lasted 50k on my '99 RK
2006-11-27 23:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by tommy_harrell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which one,there are two.
2006-11-27 18:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋