Too loose and it will get a jerking motion at slow speeds and too tight will wear the chain sprockets faster than normal and possibly damage bearings and seals.If you had any movement in the chain, you're probably not too tight. If you don't get a chain noise, it's probably safe to ride it to work, but have it checked out soon before any damage happens.

 

There was definitely some play in the chain even after the adjustment.

Man that has to be one of the most rediculous way to adjust the primary.

I don't think I will ever muck with adjusting the primary again!

Thanks

 

Don't know why they couldn't have an adjuster like the rear axle adjuster going through the cover with a lock nut setup. I'll have to work on that and sell it to the MOCO

 

How about an adjuster like on the 04 Sportsters.

There is a locking nut that you loosen. You then insert an allen wrench in the bolt and turn it until the primary is adjusted. You then tighten the locking nut and you are done!!!!!

 

When are they going to do that to the big twins?

 

I guess with the self adjusting primary on the 06 Dyna's this won't be an issue anymore.

I think adding a self adjuster (M6 chain or HB125 hydraulic adjuster) will be on my list of upgrades for next year.

 

I completely forgot about that feature on the 06's. Thanks