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Cam chain tensioner failure survey

467K views 697 replies 361 participants last post by  CarlosGGodfrog  
Changed my cam chain tensioners at 32,178 miles. The inside tensioner was worn throught to the metallic holder. The outside tensioner was worn about 50%.
The only reason I was not caught out on the road somewhere is because I heard about the wear factor on one of "our" Harley Davidson forum.
The bike is a 2001 RK.
The appropriate parts were replaced on February of 2010.