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[how2]

which is the best one to buy and the best one out there. the hayden or the  BAKER (177-67K) Attitude Chain Adjuster

[Cvostu]

The Hayden ruined my compensator and chain.  Don't do that one. . They don't even call back when you call with issues.  Id try the Baker. Stuart

[rheiner]

I have the Baker in both of my motorcycles. I'm very pleased. They are robust and heavy duty. $171 on Amazon.

[Rooster]

I have the Hayden behind my 131 works great. Also have one in my 96 Wide Glide for 40K+ smooth as butter.

[FlaHeatWave]

IMHO the best one out there is the stock one...

[Rooster]

IMHO the best one out there is the stock one...

I changed mine because the stock one just felt to tight and the Hayden unit seemed to give a sort of cushion effect as well as smoother shifting on my bike that is. I am keeping an eye on it just in case it starts to wear prematurely. I was perfectly fine with the old manual adjusting one and really miss the inspection/adjusting door the MOCO did away with so instead of a five dollar gasket you get to buy the $35. outer primary gasket. I know some re-use the old one but if you ever had one leak you prolly wouldn't want to clean the mess. Don't ask me how I know. specially when it coats your rear tire.

[Para Bellum]

IMHO the best one out there is the stock one...

[FlaHeatWave]

I changed mine because the stock one just felt to tight and the Hayden unit seemed to give a sort of cushion effect as well as smoother shifting on my bike that is. I am keeping an eye on it just in case it starts to wear prematurely. I was perfectly fine with the old manual adjusting one and really miss the inspection/adjusting door the MOCO did away with so instead of a five dollar gasket you get to buy the $35. outer primary gasket. I know some re-use the old one but if you ever had one leak you prolly wouldn't want to clean the mess. Don't ask me how I know. specially when it coats your rear tire.

'Some swear by 'em, 'some swear at 'em, I don't know?? I run the OE adjuster on my HDs, never any direct / related issues... Whenever checked cold, always within specs... The original shoes have plenty of life left at 38k, 59k, and 47k miles...

I'm with you on the old stuff

Thanks for the heads up about re-using the gasket, I was just contemplating re-using  one

[hdaliaconis]

Not worth re using a gasket.  JMO

[Rooster]

When I got my 07 I noticed the inspection plate was now just a dent in the outer primary cover I took a double take. I was just getting good at setting it up at just the right spot. I am glad I have the Baker Primary bearing in there. Thanks to Jim (hddude). The original HD unit walked and took out my comp assembly.

[Trapperdog]

When I got my 07 I noticed the inspection plate was now just a dent in the outer primary cover I took a double take. I was just getting good at setting it up at just the right spot. I am glad I have the Baker Primary bearing in there. Thanks to Jim (hddude). The original HD unit walked and took out my comp assembly.

My '07 went through 2 Oem primary bearings before the baker install. Not to mention a spun clutch hub, broken chain, 2 oem tensioners, ring gear, and a few comp assemblies.

[Rooster]

Must be all that fancy maneuvering in the friction zone.

[rheiner]

I regularly re-use my outer primary gasket if it's an OEM one. You can't do that with the cheap ones from Drag Specialties though (plus they stick to the metal and it's a hassle getting the paper scraped off). I've been able to re-use them 5 to 8 times before finally replacing and when they do begin to leak, it's been very minor. Just make sure there is no damage to the gasket before re-using. You just have to watch it. At $40 a pop it's worth it.

[fastfreddy]

im running the stock one, after trying the hayden (could hear and feel chain clanking) and the SE piece (made LOUD whirring noise but was smooth) 

[moscooter]

 
So.............all of the responses have given the original poster "no clue" as to what/which tensioner he should go for.

I've used the Hayden with success and many cities with Harley patrol cops have used their units too.  Also have used the one from SoWest (as I recall the name)??  It was supposedly hydraulically assisted.........no problems with that one either.

So...............I'm also not adding to the orig. poster making a sound choice.