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Old 01-03-2015 | 06:57 PM
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Default Automatic primary chain tension adjuster?

According to Harley the 07 and later bikes already has one. I'm just wondering if this would be a worthwhile mod for my 04 Road King. If it does what it says and I don't have to make chain tension adjustments, that's just one less thing to do.

Does it work or do you still have to make adjustments?
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 07:04 PM
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It works. Check the Hayden M6 for your year.
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 07:31 PM
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It works. Check the Hayden M6 for your year.
Do they make the tensioner for HD?
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 07:45 PM
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Yes, Hayden or Southern Oregon Hot Bike make chain adjusters.....
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 08:37 PM
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Im selling a nib hayden m6, $110 shipped obo, if interested. I have an ad on here too.
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnCA58
Yes, Hayden or Southern Oregon Hot Bike make chain adjusters.....
No, I meant is the one HD is selling made by Hayden?
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bagman1
Im selling a nib hayden m6, $110 shipped obo, if interested. I have an ad on here too.
What's the part number? It's an automatic adjuster right?
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bagman1
Im selling a nib hayden m6

bagman1, why you selling?
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 09:11 PM
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I was going to put in on my 07 RG when I did the build, but when I had it apart I looked at the stock one with 50k miles and it was fine, besides not getting around to installing it and now decided to sell the bike, Im trying to clean out my touring parts so I can get stuff for my 12 CVO. Like I said its new in box, never installed.
 
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Old 01-03-2015 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SWThomas
What's the part number? It's an automatic adjuster right?
The part number is M6-BT07, fits 07 and up. Sorry op, I didnt realize you had an earlier model bike.
 


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