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[sadunbar]

2007 SEUC    This is the first time I've seen this with the new style tensioners...  Crank Tensioner with 16,000 miles on it.

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2007 SEUC    This is the first time I've seen this with the new style tensioners...  Crank Tensioner with 16,000 miles on it.

[Twolanerider]

Took one apart for a buddy here a couple months ago Scott.  It had about 30k and was completely shot.  Didn't have 5k left in it.   Still glad I've got gears.   

[timtoolman]

they dont really look all that bad,  wow you open your cam chest annually  just for a look see??

[sadunbar]

they dont really look all that bad,  wow you open your cam chest annually  just for a look see??

Yep...

I pull the top apart, too...

It's simple...

I enjoy it...

The motor is a long way from stock....

And it gets used.....  

[sadunbar]

they dont really look all that bad,  wow you open your cam chest annually  just for a look see??

Except for the missing chunk...

Not something I would expect to see after 16K...

[Fired00d]

Except for the missing chunk...

Not something I would expect to see after 16K...

Especially w/the new style tensioners.

What's the plan now?? Going gear drive cams.... or replacing tensioners?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[kraut]

Hmmmm, I'll have a look at mine in January, about the same mileage. I expect to see wear ...

[sadunbar]

Especially w/the new style tensioners.

What's the plan now?? Going gear drive cams.... or replacing tensioners?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Replacing the tensioners... 

[SBB]

Here are mine at 20K miles.
They were replaced.
Now I'm going to offer up a WAG (wild ass guess) and thought but based on some prior experience.
The chains on your 07 have worn in 16K miles. (in my case 20K)
With my TC 88's and 95's the old style tensioner's lasted longer as the miles are piled on and the chains got smoother.
So the question is, with the flexable pressed crank are you going with gear drive or sticking with the new style tensioner's?
My bet would be keeping the system you have and changing the shoes.
Just remember as Scott does, so does the rest of the site if their smart.


 

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I showed this picture a year ago when the bike was at 19K miles when everyone was thinking the new cam tensioner system was the greatest thing.
Now you find the same issue.
Not a very clear picture but the wear and grooves are there.

[Fired00d]

Replacing the tensioners... 

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[sadunbar]

Here are mine at 20K miles.
They were replaced.
Now I'm going to offer up a WAG (wild ass guess) and thought but based on some prior experience.
The chains on your 07 have worn in 16K miles. (in my case 20K)
With my TC 88's and 95's the old style tensioner's lasted longer as the miles are piled on and the chains got smoother.
So the question is, with the flexable pressed crank are you going with gear drive or sticking with the new style tensioner's?
My bet would be keeping the system you have and changing the shoes.
Just remember as Scott does, so does the rest of the site if their smart.


 

SBB


I showed this picture a year ago when the bike was at 19K miles when everyone was thinking the new cam tensioner system was the greatest thing.
Now you find the same issue.
Not a very clear picture but the wear and grooves are there.

I don't trust the stock crank enough to go gear drive.  So new tensioners, it is! 

[SBB]

So new tensioners, it is! 

That is really the best option.
My plan is to retire the SEUC at 50K miles.
Then ride the SERG for 25K miles and get it to 50K.
Once I get to 50K with the SERG then I will ride the 03 for another 25K miles.
Maybe by that time all the issues with the 110's will be discovered and I can drop a chunk of money and fix the 09.
The future is getting brighter and brighter.

 


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[Black Diamond]

Scott

How do the Mackie cams look? Any other wear issues?

JW

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Scott

How do the Mackie cams look? Any other wear issues?

JW

Everything else looked fantastic.  The Mackie TC598 cams looked like new.  No signs of wear at all.   Top end all looked good, also.  Rocker arm bushings tight.  Rocker arm and lifter cups and pushrod tips looked good.  No signs of wear in the Feuling Oil Pump.  None of the anodized Red worn off anywhere.  I'm lucky that my crank has such little runout.   Very happy with everything with the exception of the chain tensioners.