Thanks Stone, sounds like its a breeze to install, just dont want to overlook anything obvious only to have to drain everything out because of something not right. I appreciate posting the instructions, I only have half a page to look at ( dont have the kit yet).

Thanks everybody for the responses!

 

It is an easy install, will be pulling my primary cover in 8000 miles so will see how it looks after 20k of use, probably end of May.

 

Phat has it for $111.95, over $100 free shipping. Didn't see it on Direct Cycle Parts. There may be better deals, I'm just not aware of them.

 

Just a stupid question... I believe mine (13 street glide) has an automatic tensioner. Is there any advantage to the M6 system over the stock HD system?

 

TUCCI....Might as well check the torque on your compensator nut while you have the primary cover off. Mine was a tad loose. "LowcountryJoe" suggested removing it, applying new loctite and retorquing. Old loctite won't reseal according to the manufacturer. (I checked with them) Some people replace the nut due to 'stretching' of threads because of the high torque values....140 lb/ft on my model....
Good luck with the installation....It's a snap

 

The Harley tensioner will automatically tighten, but won't loosen. That "may" cause an over tight condition, it did in mine & cost me an inner primary bearing. The Hayden solves that issue.

For the OP, just slide the Hayden under the chain from the rear & push up to get the bolts in place. Use care when starting the bolts since the chain pressure will tend to make them want to cross thread. Once you have 'em well started by hand use a wrench to "snug" 'em. Keep in mind the cross thread issue & stop if you feel any resistance. Once it's "snug" measure from the bottom of the shoe to the plate the springs are resting on. You want 1/2 inch or less. If you have more you need shims, if you have less there's not much you can do about it except let the chain stretch over the next few thousand miles. Only becomes a problem if you don't have time to ride those miles.........

 

I just installed mine a week ago. I used a pair of channel locks with a small piece of cloth taped to the ends of the pliers and squeezed it together and pushed it in place. Didn't scar it at all and worked great. I have 26,000 miles on my bike and didn't need to use the spacers. The bike is quieter than before. I replaced the tensioner the same time I installed the SE Compensator.

 

Same with my install.

 

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amazon.com, its always the first place I search for anything. I got mine a few months ago for $94.00 and free shipping.