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hotrodjohn · Jan 7th, 2011, 03:38 PM

I pulled off the cover today to check my tensioners. Here is what I saw. The front looks ok in my opinion and the back looks like the font from what I can see in a dental mirror.

rkrdr2 · Jan 7th, 2011, 04:13 PM

They look real good to me..a lot of life left in them...What's the mileage?...I ride an '04 and changed them out @ 27k...mine were worn more than that but no where near the critical stage...keep changing that oil!..early and often!

hotrodjohn · Jan 7th, 2011, 04:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rkrdr2 View Post

They look real good to me..a lot of life left in them...What's the mileage?...I ride an '04 and changed them out @ 27k...mine were worn more than that but no where near the critical stage...keep changing that oil!..early and often!

26,000 miles I bought the bike at 20,000 and I dont know if they have ever been changed??

TQuentin1 · Jan 7th, 2011, 05:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodjohn View Post

26,000 miles I bought the bike at 20,000 and I dont know if they have ever been changed??

They look VERY good for 26Kmiles. You might get your HD Dealership to run the VIN and see if they can find any maintenance history on the bike.

TQ

billnapabill · Jan 7th, 2011, 06:00 PM

What kinda motor oil you running? They look good for 26k. I had to change mine out at 24k on my "02". The rear one was completely shot. I was running HD SE3. I change to Red Line, looked at em again at 78k and they still looked brand new.

BUBBIE · Jan 8th, 2011, 12:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by billnapabill View Post

What kinda motor oil you running? They look good for 26k. I had to change mine out at 24k on my "02". The rear one was completely shot. I was running HD SE3. I change to Red Line, looked at em again at 78k and they still looked brand new.

Man,,,, 78k(52k) and looking new,,,, I'd like to think the Redline Helped over SIN3 and cam chains SMOOOOOOOOth Off Sharp edges to be the other helper..

signed....BUBBIE

Jack Klarich · Jan 9th, 2011, 12:58 PM

HMMMM, can oil make this much difference here?

NEWHD74FAN · Jan 9th, 2011, 03:03 PM

Not bad wear considering year and mileage...and as others have stated, results may be even better if heavier lubrication were used. If you have it apart, it may be easy to replace them now or if parts are not in stock at least you will be ready to replace the shoes when you have it apart again in the future.

blitzking · Jan 13th, 2011, 10:18 PM

It looks like your good for now.

Dak47 · Jan 13th, 2011, 10:44 PM

I started with checking shoes @ 50,000KM/30,000M, didn't like what I saw, checked crank runout, so-so, ended up yarding the motor and putting my 103 stroker kit in.... what a slippery slope

, think I caught the shoes just in time. Amsoil, changed early and often, though I can at times be an idiot with the throttle...

Dirk

Jan 7th, 2011, 04:13 PM	#2
rkrdr2 Play The Throttle Ride: 04 road king Join Date: Jan 11th, 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 162 My Mood:	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic They look real good to me..a lot of life left in them...What's the mileage?...I ride an '04 and changed them out @ 27k...mine were worn more than that but no where near the critical stage...keep changing that oil!..early and often!

Jan 7th, 2011, 04:58 PM	#3
hotrodjohn Play The Throttle Ride: 2011 Ultra Join Date: Aug 9th, 2010 Location: Far North IL Posts: 183	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic Quote: Originally Posted by rkrdr2 View Post They look real good to me..a lot of life left in them...What's the mileage?...I ride an '04 and changed them out @ 27k...mine were worn more than that but no where near the critical stage...keep changing that oil!..early and often! 26,000 miles I bought the bike at 20,000 and I dont know if they have ever been changed??

Jan 7th, 2011, 05:34 PM	#4
TQuentin1 Moderators Ride: '03 FLHTCUI (Ultra Classic) Join Date: Apr 4th, 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,174	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodjohn View Post 26,000 miles I bought the bike at 20,000 and I dont know if they have ever been changed?? They look VERY good for 26Kmiles. You might get your HD Dealership to run the VIN and see if they can find any maintenance history on the bike. TQ __________________ Please stop by the "The Self-Help pages." >>Self-Help Information and Tips - Harley Davidson Community Self-Help Threads Information<< click me!

Jan 7th, 2011, 06:00 PM	#5
billnapabill Play The Throttle Ride: FLTRSE3 Join Date: Jun 26th, 2009 Posts: 316	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic What kinda motor oil you running? They look good for 26k. I had to change mine out at 24k on my "02". The rear one was completely shot. I was running HD SE3. I change to Red Line, looked at em again at 78k and they still looked brand new. __________________ "I'm gonna ride till I'm Satisfied" Walter Trout

Jan 8th, 2011, 12:20 PM	#6
BUBBIE Contributor$ Ride: FLHR 09 Join Date: Oct 15th, 2008 Location: AZ, S.East corner/Western WA. Posts: 3,985 My Mood:	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic Quote: Originally Posted by billnapabill View Post What kinda motor oil you running? They look good for 26k. I had to change mine out at 24k on my "02". The rear one was completely shot. I was running HD SE3. I change to Red Line, looked at em again at 78k and they still looked brand new. Man,,,, 78k(52k) and looking new,,,, I'd like to think the Redline Helped over SIN3 and cam chains SMOOOOOOOOth Off Sharp edges to be the other helper.. signed....BUBBIE

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Jan 9th, 2011, 12:58 PM	#7
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,585 My Mood:	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic HMMMM, can oil make this much difference here? __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

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NEWHD74FAN Retired Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8,270 My Mood:	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic Not bad wear considering year and mileage...and as others have stated, results may be even better if heavier lubrication were used. If you have it apart, it may be easy to replace them now or if parts are not in stock at least you will be ready to replace the shoes when you have it apart again in the future. __________________ * Please click "Self Help Tips" tab for service tips, diagnostic codes & such * ;o) * Please click "Search" tab and keywords to find related threads *

Jan 13th, 2011, 10:18 PM	#9
blitzking Start The Engine Ride: 03 Road King Join Date: Nov 26th, 2010 Posts: 14	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic It looks like your good for now.

Jan 13th, 2011, 10:44 PM	#10
Dak47 Start The Engine Ride: 2003 roadglide Join Date: Feb 22nd, 2009 Posts: 19 My Mood:	Re: Chain Tensioner Pic I started with checking shoes @ 50,000KM/30,000M, didn't like what I saw, checked crank runout, so-so, ended up yarding the motor and putting my 103 stroker kit in.... what a slippery slope , think I caught the shoes just in time. Amsoil, changed early and often, though I can at times be an idiot with the throttle... Dirk

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