How To Replace a Harley Primary Drive Auto Chain Tensioner

How To Replace a Harley Primary Drive Auto Chain Tensioner | Motorcycle Podcast

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7 жыл бұрын

In this completely free DIY video we show you how to remove and replace a primary drive auto chain tensioner on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The purpose of this device is to keep the appropriate amount of tension on your primary chain and they do fail sometimes. If that happens, you'll know and you'll hear slapping and banging noises in your primary chaincase.
You'll also need to replace the chain tensioner at some point when you get much higher miles on your Harley. We show you how to inspect the friction point where chain rides on the tensioner. You can see the exact auto chain tensioner we used at the bottom of this article.
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HERE IS THE EXACT PART WE USED IN THIS VIDEO (affiliate link):
Harley-Davidson® Automatic Primary Chain Tension Adjuster - 40063-05B: Get it here: shrsl.com/?dsz8
Yup, we'll show you how to remove your outer primary cover, access the chain tensioner, and remove it. We'll also show you some tips and tricks along the way. Then we show you how to install a new auto chain tensioner.
Note: You'll need a replacement primary cover gasket for this project.
Save yourself a ton of money by not having to take your Harley to the dealership to have these types of projects done. You can do this right in your very own shop or garage and right on the kickstand. Plus, have the absolute satisfaction of wrenching on your own Harley!

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@johnriley8314 13 күн бұрын

LOVE the little zip tie holding tip !!! Primary Tensioners & Cam Tensioners ARE CRUCIAL to check and REPLACE for Added Quality and piece of mind !!!!🤜🤛

@nealehanning4700 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, watched this video and then replaced mine. I had 70,000 kms on the old one, I had a dealer change the original one at 60,000 kms. The second one was still serviceable after the 70,000 km mark, but watched this video and put a new one in. Appreciate it.👍

@lochheadk1 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for putting it out there!

@RyanUrlacher 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Our pleasure bro! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@GunsHarleysUSA 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video!!I learned a new trick from this one. Thank You Brother........

@RyanUrlacher 7 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. We are here to help. Take care bro, Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@kylebryan1 6 жыл бұрын

Its a T27 on those derby cover bolts. If someone uses a T25 like you advised they will eventually strip these bolts out. This is VERY important.

@RyanUrlacher 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing that out. I miss spoke. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@joelane4670 6 жыл бұрын

T-27. Thanks for the video

@waynes4612 3 жыл бұрын

I hate torx bits, I replaced all of mine on my bike with allen heads.

@slm2500 6 жыл бұрын

Does the compensator have to be removed to install the baker attitude adjuster?

@Roadglide86 2 жыл бұрын

My 15 road glide has throttle lag at low rpms could that be the chain tensioner? Thinking about buying a aftermarket one. My bike has a stage 1

@timpence627 2 күн бұрын

As long as your taking the stock one out, just put in a PSR manual adjuster and be done with it!

@BigRigRich 6 жыл бұрын

When you do replace the tensioner, would you suggest a SE or the Hayden brand?

@RyanUrlacher 6 жыл бұрын

We've been using the HD replacements. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@donnacho8213 3 жыл бұрын

I just tried mine to 14lbs at your recommendation and snapped one. It is 125 in lbs for some bikes.

@buckotte1414 4 жыл бұрын

The derby cover is 'torx PLUS' 25....

@markjennings2066 10 ай бұрын

I don’t know why you would reinstall the Harley Davidson automatic chain tensioner. They have been known to over-tighten and and cause problems with the compensation sprockets and transmission Main shaft bearings. I believe you would have been better served to replace it with an aftermarket (Hayden) chain tensioner.

@30pvfd 3 жыл бұрын

No gasket sealer ?

@michaelanthonyb7447 3 жыл бұрын

your thaa effin!!! shit my brutha,, love ya for this shit!!

@terryduncan5718 5 жыл бұрын

I have an 06 Electra Glide with an S&S T111 motor in it...l put the HD auto primary chain adjuster in my bike when it first came out in 06...l beat the shit out of that bike...it still has the ORIGINAL rear drive belt, compensator,chain,auto tensioner that l installed in 06...l have a Rivera Pro Clutch to handle the 120 rwhp the motor puts out...l DON'T do burnouts...yeah someday somethings bound to break !!!

@tomsreviews238 6 жыл бұрын

amazing Harley Davidson could build such a solid, bulletproof engine like the single cam EVO 1200, and also build the twin cam with a huge weakness like the poor quality twin cam tensioners. That can destroy the entire engine when they fail. Harley also never formally recognized the problem, but made millions$ repairing there own mistakes.

@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 6 жыл бұрын

If you drive aggressively, don't use the Hayden tensioner. You will get some chain slap to the inner primary. Best choice would be a fixed tensioner and manually tightening it at intervals.

@RyanUrlacher 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. We actually run the heck out of our Police service Harley’s in all conditions w/ auto chain tensioner. No problems.

@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 6 жыл бұрын

Just a heads up to folks who love their bikes. In my twincam I had chain whine with my auto tensioner. (Way too tight) Now I have chain slap with the Hayden. Never had issues with my Shovelhead as it is fixed. Next oil change I'm going to a fixed tensioner on my Twincam. P.S. I run the heck out of my Govt vehicle as well. (Its not mine) :) They never last as long as POV's haha. Peace Ryan...

@tylerbryanhead 2 жыл бұрын

Luckily my chain disassembled itself so I could skip a couple steps

@dave6251 7 жыл бұрын

as far as I'm concerned Harley-Davidson® Automatic Primary Chain Tension Adjuster are junk....keep's the chain to tight , ware on chain , sprockets , and all bearings ( eng.,inner pri.,clutch basket , and tranny ) replace with Hayden M6 ....nuff said

@RyanUrlacher 7 жыл бұрын

Dave. We appreciate the input. Thanks for commenting. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.