Have an 05 wideglide and thought I had a primary whine issue and have did everything with the primary chain and found there were no issues with the primary chain tensioner, I then did the sound check again and found that the whine was coming from the cam chain area of the bike. Any ideas as to what would cause the whine, the manual doesn't state anything for trouble shooting on this. Whine happens when revving engine and when riding, I can hear it at low speeds pretty well and still can hear it over the exhaust a little bit when at 70. Any ideas??????

 

How many miles do you have on the bike? If you're up around 25,000 you might wanna check the cam chain tensioners. But I don't think that would cause a whine type sound. You're probably just fine. A little whine from that area I think is to be expected. If If not I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be around shortly.

 

41000 miles

 

Definitely check the tensioners with that mileage, but like sf657 said, I have never heard of them whining. My cam GEARS whine, but at least I know they are not putting plastic junk into my oil.

 

chances are with that kind of milage your cam chain tensioners are worn clear down to the metal, particarly the inner one, they are pretty easy to check , if you want the run down on how to do it I would be glad to explain .

 

please do, that wold be great

 

cut your oil filter apart. If you see any orange plastic pieces then you better get the tensioners replaced soon.

 

You would be smart to trailer to your mechanic. I rode mine and the tensioners came apart on the way to the shop (about 3 miles). The front cam sprocket broke a tooth and it got caught up between the rear cam sprocket and and the chain and locked the rear wheel. Luckily, I was only running about 30mph and didn't go down, but I sent plastic trash through the engine and twisted the crank shaft and cams. I elected to go with the gears this time. It cost $4750.00 by the timeI got it back. I had 37000 miles on it when this happened. The gears make a lot more noise, but I have put 10,000 miles on the overhaul and have had no problems. I ride a 2005 SE Electroglide. I have heard a lot ofhorror storiesabout the cam tensioners since. I really believe these things are designed to fail. Good luck, Nick

 

I hear you bro, I have put the bike up for now as I got a price quote to change it to gear driven cam and it will cost around $800.00 that I ain't got right now but will start working towards it.

 

For minimal time and patience and $63 plus an O ring and a gasket, you yourself can put in new tensioners and be good to go for another 25K.