Ok guy's here is my question. I have a 2001 FXST with about 49,000 miles on the bike twin cam 88B carburated with stage one. I recently inspected the cam chain tensioners and feel they should be replaced(original about 50% wear). I have a service manual and am looking at doing it myself. I am thinking of selling the bike and am trying to perform this task on a budget but I would feel better if I let it go if I replaced them. My question is I have heard there is a after market kit with the gaskets and tensioners for replacing them with the same type of units maybe from Drag Specialties for around $160 but I have not been able to locate such a kit. Does anybody know if such a kit exist and from what vendor. Otherwise what parts from HD do I need to order to replace. I am planning on using the original push rods, I know this will add time to the process but it will save me money. Thanks for the input.

 

My guess is that you have been thinking about getting a new bike and don't want to sell your bike with half worn tensioners.

You're like me. I would have a guilty concious if I let that go.

I would just let potentional buyers know that they will need changed.

 

I agree, sell it the way it is. Let the new owner deal with it, as long as your up front about it! Find out what it costs, and deduct it from your asking price.

 

I have done mine! with that said I had a expert watching my every move....it takes patience.....my take is, if you do it and f@!# it up then how would ou feel after you sold the bike, or worse could not sell it at all....

I say change them yourself but use the harley parts, they are not that much....call your local dealer and ask how much the job is....you will feel better...

 

my local dealer near allentown, PA has a set special price of $350 to change cam chain tensioners but Harley won't admit to a problem with them!