any good pros or cons ?
I've NOT used one but certainly like the look of them
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71BJW4gBY%2BL._SX679_.jpg)
that said I cant help but think that adjusting bolt/stud is going to fatigue over time and ......
they could probably beef it up somewhat, that and a double spacer to reduce stud length during adjustment
(https://i.imgur.com/A8JAF5H.png)
That looks like a 3/8" bolt on the adjuster. Sure would feel better with say 1/2 UNF. Looks a bit wimpy.
Strong little unit, but they seem to have a distinct noise.
The one installed in the pic above doesn't look like there is a whole bunch holding it in place. If that little 3/8" bolt were to tilt a bit & the pad were to slip off....could be catastrophic! :potstir:
Think I'll stay with my "tried & true" standard in my '05.
They've been around a few years now, noise on some due to new chain approach angle is only complaints I've ever heard
I have 1 on my 2007 Ultra. No noise after 1000 miles. Best thing I did on that bikes drive train.
MIKE
I wonder if these go up enough to accommodate a 32t compensator???
Quote from: MIKEL on June 24, 2019, 02:58:05 PM
I have 1 on my 2007 Ultra. No noise after 1000 miles. Best thing I did on that bikes drive train.
MIKE
what did you do with the OEM Compensator ?
would of liked a round steel guide either side of the centre 3/8 adjuster, stop the top from rocking , other wise looks nice ,but so did my first wife
Quote from: 838 on June 24, 2019, 07:38:01 PM
I wonder if these go up enough to accommodate a 32t compensator???
They will not, I experimented with this earlier this year. You need the tensioner sold with their 32 tooth solid sprocket. it's not sold seperately
https://harleytechtalk.com/htt/index.php?topic=106214.msg1283996#msg1283996
to be honest it'd not be that difficult to make a weld on adapter plate to re position the tensioner rather than buy the entire kit
(https://i.imgur.com/OVRSGW1.png)
No it wouldn't
In my case I wanted to try the solid sprocket any way
Quote from: FSG on June 24, 2019, 07:58:29 PM
Quote from: MIKEL on June 24, 2019, 02:58:05 PM
I have 1 on my 2007 Ultra. No noise after 1000 miles. Best thing I did on that bikes drive train.
MIKE
what did you do with the OEM Compensator ?
I kept it in there and added 8 oz extra Amsoil torque fluid. No clunking no nothing.Find neutral and shifting no problem
At first I thought I had a bad compensator. Did find the chain extremely tight. Installed the Twin Power adjuster put back together. Noise gone. I was very surprised. Seen a few bad compensators. Time will tell.....
MIKE
The 32 tooth kit leaves the chain at a weird angle. Its almost like its just too steep, and the shoe needs to be a bit wider to acheive a more gradual angle with more surface area. I didn't care for the kit. Loud as hell too.
We have those on the shelf....that cavity below the chain sets up a distinct howl.
Quote from: koko3052 on June 24, 2019, 06:56:08 AM
The one installed in the pic above doesn't look like there is a whole bunch holding it in place. If that little 3/8" bolt were to tilt a bit & the pad were to slip off....could be catastrophic! :potstir:
Think I'll stay with my "tried & true" standard in my '05.
Not really an option as this unit is not applicable to the year group of your bike.
Before I went to belt drive I liked the M6 hayden adjuster , would set it to 1/2" seemed to work great, are they still a good way to go
https://www.haydensm6.com/m6_bt07.htm
Just took out a Hayden and installed the drag Manuel adjuster. Little more quite. Put on a new chain and ALOT better. Bike also has a solid comp. I have 2 drag manuals out in the field and so far working well.
I had the Hayden M6 in mine
very happy with it until it fell apart
the springs broke
I improvised with a spring setup rather than wait two weeks for replacements to Aus from the US
I also noticed fractures starting to appear in the shoe
Plenty of documented cases of spring and shoe failures on the net
Pulled it out and put my original back in with the RBabos modification.
?? What is the "RBabos modification"?
Quote from: Propflux01 on July 10, 2019, 03:56:33 PM
?? What is the "RBabos modification"?
check posts 18 and 19
https://harleytechtalk.com/htt/index.php?topic=99511.0;all
the measure and tack weld method is also discussed
Gotcha. Thanx!