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25K problems?

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Old Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:38 PM     #1
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25K problems?

I have a buddy telling me that I need to become aware of problems that will arrise once I get to 25K on my bike. Cam Chain tensions because they are plasitc. So I dont know to much bout bikes, is this true?

I ride a 2005 Dyna Superglide Custom. 24,200 K.

I also hear it is not cheap to fix..
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Old Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:32 PM     #2
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Re: 25K problems?

It's true, they should be checked starting at about 25K for condition. Check the self help forum for more info on them.

There's a roller chain upgrade in that area too and the 06 dynas and the 07 lineup use the newer system that will probably stand up better.
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Old Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:53 PM     #3
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Re: 25K problems?

Thank you. went to look for it but don't know if I am looking at the right place.. can you give me a direct link to it?
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Old Jul 2nd, 2009, 03:19 PM     #4
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Thank you. went to look for it but don't know if I am looking at the right place.. can you give me a direct link to it?
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Old Jul 2nd, 2009, 04:41 PM     #5
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Re: 25K problems?

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I have a buddy telling me that I need to become aware of problems that will arrise once I get to 25K on my bike. Cam Chain tensions because they are plasitc. So I dont know to much bout bikes, is this true?

I ride a 2005 Dyna Superglide Custom. 24,200 K.

I also hear it is not cheap to fix..
Good advice from your bud. Don't wait for them to fail; change them or go with the upgrade "hybrid" kit which includes high volume pump, billet cam plate, front roller chain and hydraulic tensioners with new shoes.

When I checkd one of mine at 25K, the inner was gone; metal to metal had just started and the outer was worn evenly to about 25% of original thickness. I converted to gear drives but if the hybrid conversion had been available then, I would have gone that route.
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Old Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:24 PM     #6
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Good advice from your bud. Don't wait for them to fail; change them or go with the upgrade "hybrid" kit which includes high volume pump, billet cam plate, front roller chain and hydraulic tensioners with new shoes.

+1 Good advice.
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Old Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:45 AM     #7
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Re: 25K problems?

If i'm not mistaken the tensioners problems were corrected in 03 models(they changed to a different material on the shoes),the 05's should be good to go.With that said as stated above I'd checkem just to be sure @ every 25k.It only takes a gasket(costs$8-$10) to look in side to see um.If there is a problem I would take a good look @ gear driven as mentioned above so you wont have to go back inside ever.This motor is bullet proof except for the cam tensioners.Let us know what you decide to do,Dave...
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