I was installing my new BikeTronics stereo on my 2005 RG and while I was waiting for some additional information from BikeTronics I pulled my inspection cover off my primary and noticed that on my tensioner there was a lip of 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch on the outside of the tensioner. My question is is this normal wear? I have about 32k on my bike. Or should I be looking at replacing the tensioner with a self-adjusting? If so, opinions on the better product, the HD tensioner, the Souther Oregon Hot Bikes tensioner or the Hayden M-6 tensioner??
Thanks for your input,
Rick

 

If replacing, get the Southern Hot Bikes wedge tensioner. On backorder until February though

 

Thanks, Dawg. I value your opinion.

 

Wear is normal. The pad is not indestructable. I am going with the new SOHB wedge tensioner. Right now they are on backorder until early February.

 

to answer your question, yes 1/16-1/8" wear is normal for 32,000 miles.

 

I put the HD auto tensioner on last year. What makes this one better?

 

Why wait for something on back order, most Good Harley dealers will probibly have the HD auto tentioner in stock
Dave

 

The HD version is spring loaded. The back ordered tensioners are Hydraulic, without the ratchet teeth. Yeah, I have one on order too.

 

Guys, they rode the short bus to school, whaddya expect?






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EDIT:Ed, you have the SWEETEST looking Heritage!

 

I like this design. Check out the video.