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Old 01-24-2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by o/d
i pulled my timing cover to have a look today. if it wasn't for this site i would not have known they could be a problem. i have a little over 36 k on the bike and the front one didn't look too bad. i need to get a mirror to get a better look at the back one.manual says any more than 1/2 the thickness of the shoe is reason for replacement. is this the portion they mean by the shoe?from what i can see, the rear one looks about the same as the front. if that is the case, any advice on what i should do? i was thinking about putting it back togther as is & re-inspecting in about 10,000 miles.i wasn't sure how to pull the tensioner back to get a better look at it. any tips?
By the looks of how deep the chain is on this tensioner I'd be changing them asap. Your chain pins are almost touching the un-worn part of the pad. JMO
 
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Old 01-24-2010 | 07:19 PM
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seems interesting your checking with the calipers but your not checking where the actual wear is on the shoe..
 
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Old 01-24-2010 | 07:46 PM
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Change them out!
 
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Old 01-24-2010 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Wally
I'm pretty sure the biggest part of the cost is the labour. If you're already in there, it's probably worth it to change them and get it over with.
Ditto on that.
 
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Old 01-25-2010 | 07:22 AM
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thanks for the replies. i'll take everyones advice & replace them. from what i've found searching ths site, it seems i am no where near replacing them. i need to pull the tank, rocker covers, pushrod covers & the cam plate. most of which will be all new to me.just to clarify, the only reason for the picture with the caliper was to verify if that is the portion the manual refers to as the shoe thickness.
 

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Old 01-25-2010 | 09:50 AM
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Your welcome to bring it to Vermont anytime and I'd help ya do the work if you like. Don't know what exit you're from in Joisey, but I grew up on the Vernon border and it's a 4 hour trip from there to here. With the manual it is pretty easy. I would suggest going hydraulic if you plan on keeping the scoot for a long time. There's some other tips and suggestions that I would have along the way as well.
 
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Old 01-25-2010 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dawg
Your welcome to bring it to Vermont anytime and I'd help ya do the work if you like. Don't know what exit you're from in Joisey, but I grew up on the Vernon border and it's a 4 hour trip from there to here. With the manual it is pretty easy. I would suggest going hydraulic if you plan on keeping the scoot for a long time. There's some other tips and suggestions that I would have along the way as well.
thanks, that's a real kind offer. i really appreciate it. i have a service manual. with that & some searching on the forum i hope to be able to get thu it. i'm not new to wrenching, just new to wrenching on harley motors.i'll keep your hydaulic suggestion in mind. that's the kind of suggestions i need, as i'm not sure which way i'm going on this(gear drive cams, hydraulic).i need to spend some time searching & reading my manual.by the way, small world - i pay my taxes to vernon twp..
 
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