How To Replace a Harley Primary Drive Auto Chain Tensioner | Motorcycle Podcast

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In this completely free DIY video we show you how to remove and replace a primary drive auto chain tensioner on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The purpose of this device is to keep the appropriate amount of tension on your primary chain and they do fail sometimes. If that happens, you'll know and you'll hear slapping and banging noises in your primary chaincase.
You'll also need to replace the chain tensioner at some point when you get much higher miles on your Harley. We show you how to inspect the friction point where chain rides on the tensioner. You can see the exact auto chain tensioner we used at the bottom of this article.
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HERE IS THE EXACT PART WE USED IN THIS VIDEO (affiliate link):
Harley-Davidson® Automatic Primary Chain Tension Adjuster - 40063-05B: Get it here: shrsl.com/?dsz8
Yup, we'll show you how to remove your outer primary cover, access the chain tensioner, and remove it. We'll also show you some tips and tricks along the way. Then we show you how to install a new auto chain tensioner.
Note: You'll need a replacement primary cover gasket for this project.
Save yourself a ton of money by not having to take your Harley to the dealership to have these types of projects done. You can do this right in your very own shop or garage and right on the kickstand. Plus, have the absolute satisfaction of wrenching on your own Harley!

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@johnriley8314 4 месяца назад

LOVE the little zip tie holding tip !!! Primary Tensioners & Cam Tensioners ARE CRUCIAL to check and REPLACE for Added Quality and piece of mind !!!!🤜🤛

@nealehanning4700 Год назад

Thanks mate, watched this video and then replaced mine. I had 70,000 kms on the old one, I had a dealer change the original one at 60,000 kms. The second one was still serviceable after the 70,000 km mark, but watched this video and put a new one in. Appreciate it.👍

@kylebryan1 6 лет назад

Its a T27 on those derby cover bolts. If someone uses a T25 like you advised they will eventually strip these bolts out. This is VERY important.

@RyanUrlacher 6 лет назад

Thank you for pointing that out. I miss spoke. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@joelane4670 6 лет назад

T-27. Thanks for the video

@waynes4612 3 года назад

I hate torx bits, I replaced all of mine on my bike with allen heads.

@lochheadk1 8 лет назад

Excellent video! Thanks for putting it out there!

@RyanUrlacher 8 лет назад

Thanks Kevin. Our pleasure bro! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@GunsHarleysUSA 8 лет назад

Another great video!!I learned a new trick from this one. Thank You Brother........

@RyanUrlacher 8 лет назад

You are most welcome. We are here to help. Take care bro, Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@donnacho8213 3 года назад

I just tried mine to 14lbs at your recommendation and snapped one. It is 125 in lbs for some bikes.

@adriennea9947 26 дней назад

Hi...ran across your channel because i am blacking out my '21 road glide and plan to change out the primary cover from chrome to black From what i got from your video, I may not have to mess with the chain or anything but by removing the chrome cover, it will have oil coming out as the video shows. So I should make sure to have extra oil on hand before doing this swirtch out, right? I'm a female and want to learn to work on my bike so I'm trying to learn all I can. Any feedback is appreciated. 😊 update - found the video where you show how to change the primary cover. So glad I found your channel. Great info!

@timpence627 4 месяца назад

As long as your taking the stock one out, just put in a PSR manual adjuster and be done with it!

@markjennings2066 Год назад

I don’t know why you would reinstall the Harley Davidson automatic chain tensioner. They have been known to over-tighten and and cause problems with the compensation sprockets and transmission Main shaft bearings. I believe you would have been better served to replace it with an aftermarket (Hayden) chain tensioner.

@buckotte1414 5 лет назад

The derby cover is 'torx PLUS' 25....

@michaelanthonyb7447 3 года назад

your thaa effin!!! shit my brutha,, love ya for this shit!!

@Roadglide86 3 года назад

My 15 road glide has throttle lag at low rpms could that be the chain tensioner? Thinking about buying a aftermarket one. My bike has a stage 1

@BigRigRich 6 лет назад

When you do replace the tensioner, would you suggest a SE or the Hayden brand?

@RyanUrlacher 6 лет назад

We've been using the HD replacements. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 6 лет назад

If you drive aggressively, don't use the Hayden tensioner. You will get some chain slap to the inner primary. Best choice would be a fixed tensioner and manually tightening it at intervals.

@RyanUrlacher 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching. We actually run the heck out of our Police service Harley’s in all conditions w/ auto chain tensioner. No problems.

@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 6 лет назад

Just a heads up to folks who love their bikes. In my twincam I had chain whine with my auto tensioner. (Way too tight) Now I have chain slap with the Hayden. Never had issues with my Shovelhead as it is fixed. Next oil change I'm going to a fixed tensioner on my Twincam. P.S. I run the heck out of my Govt vehicle as well. (Its not mine) :) They never last as long as POV's haha. Peace Ryan...

@30pvfd 3 года назад

No gasket sealer ?

@terryduncan5718 5 лет назад

I have an 06 Electra Glide with an S&S T111 motor in it...l put the HD auto primary chain adjuster in my bike when it first came out in 06...l beat the shit out of that bike...it still has the ORIGINAL rear drive belt, compensator,chain,auto tensioner that l installed in 06...l have a Rivera Pro Clutch to handle the 120 rwhp the motor puts out...l DON'T do burnouts...yeah someday somethings bound to break !!!

@tomsreviews238 6 лет назад

amazing Harley Davidson could build such a solid, bulletproof engine like the single cam EVO 1200, and also build the twin cam with a huge weakness like the poor quality twin cam tensioners. That can destroy the entire engine when they fail. Harley also never formally recognized the problem, but made millions$ repairing there own mistakes.

@riffraffchoppers 21 день назад

New ones done come with a zip tie so that was a bad video showing how To install one

@tylerbryanhead 2 года назад

Luckily my chain disassembled itself so I could skip a couple steps

@dave6251 8 лет назад

as far as I'm concerned Harley-Davidson® Automatic Primary Chain Tension Adjuster are junk....keep's the chain to tight , ware on chain , sprockets , and all bearings ( eng.,inner pri.,clutch basket , and tranny ) replace with Hayden M6 ....nuff said

@RyanUrlacher 8 лет назад

Dave. We appreciate the input. Thanks for commenting. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.