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What is your primary malfunction soldier? : ) Please learn this... Don't even think about overtightening your chain. Wise folk suggest setting the chain slack to no less than 5/8" and closer to 3/4" total up and down play when the chain is in its most taught position.

The Hayden M6 tensioner is not a reliable device in a Buell primary. Stay away from it.

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