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Screamin' Eagle Manual Primary Chain Tension Adjuster

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The Screamin' Eagle® Manual Primary Chain Tension Adjuster is a real benefit in those aggressive racing situations where frequent drag racing starts and high rpm speed shifting are part of the riding experience.

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  • FEATURED REVIEW
    3/10/2025
    Like the original application better
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    Did not work for what i needed
    Jalejandro - San antonio tx
  • FEATURED REVIEW
    11/30/2024
    Not noisy if done right
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    Great tensioner, well made easy to adjust and install. First installed on my flhtcu with 47k miles when I replaced the SE compensator and it was unbelievably noisy. I left it in for 300 miles to see if it’d quiet down as the chain wore into the shoe, and it did quiet down but still sounded like something was broken especially at idle and decel. Adjusted on the tight side to 5/8 cold and still noisy. These are not meant to be used with an old stretched primary chain. I installed a new primary chain, and it’s whisper quiet. No noise at all. I run the fueling compensator spring as well, that makes a difference. Even quieter with a new cush drive bushing and proper belt tension. Manual says 50k replace chain, I can’t find a flaw with this tensioner as long as the primary chain isn’t worn/ stretched out. I’m glad I didn’t give up and buy something way more expensive to put in, if yours is crazy noisy try a new chain my .02 read more.
    Mo Salah - South Carolina Upstate
    • I had the same experience. They should let people know that if you are going to install the tensioner to install a new chain at the same time. I also did some research and I found that setup at 1/2” chain play is better.
      Matt - Litchfield Park Arizona
      4/9/2025
  • FEATURED REVIEW
    10/25/2024
    Screaming Eagle primary chain tensioner
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    Rod D - Glendale Heights IL
  • FEATURED REVIEW
    8/30/2024
    Extremely noisy
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    Extremely dissatisfied, Place this in my motorcycle 2011 Screaming Eagle Street Glide it was so noisy. I thought something was wrong with the chain case so I removed it and put in the automatic tensioner back went back to the dealership. They knew about the issue St Charles Harley Davidson, and got no results from them. I am very adamant about using Harley Davidson, OEM and screaming Eagle parts on my motorcycle without issue. This is the first time I have ever purchased a product that I’ve been dissatisfied with. read more.
    CVO Joe - Wentzville Missouri
    • Install new primary chain and adjust to 1/2” chain play and it will quiet down.
      Matt - Litchfield Park Arizona
      4/9/2025
  • FEATURED REVIEW
    7/17/2024
    S E Primary adjuster
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    I bought this tensioner asan upgrade, I like how easy it installs and adjusts.
    G T Montgomery - Spokane Wa
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  • Question:
    1/28/2024
    Installed this on my 2010 road glide custom per Harley’s instructions an 5/8s play in primary chain. It is super noisy. Is this normal for these adjusters?
    Mack - Iowa
    • Answer:
      Hello Mack, We recommend you work with your local Harley Davidson dealer with any installation problems/questions. Thanks blairmke
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    10/5/2022
    I hear these will work on a m8 with a little modifications
    buzz - aberdeen md
    • Answer:
      Would be good if they just made one for the M8 bikes rather than loose all the business for manual tensioning to other providers.
      • Answer:
        buzz; This chain tensioner is not made to be modified to fit MK8 models. Use only for Twin Cam models. Modifications is not recommended. Thanks, LeakyShovel73
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    8/5/2022
    The shoe/plastic plate broke on my tensioner. How do I remove the two pins in order to put on a new shoe?
    Tony - DeKalb, IL.
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    5/19/2022
    I have a 2016 CVO Limited FLHTKSE. According to the 2020 SE catalog, this part fits 07-16 Touring models. However, this site indicates that it will not fit my bike. Can you confirm whether it will work with my bike? Thanks
    Art G - NJ
    • Answer:
      Hello Art, Per the website it states it does fir your bike. GIgglesthehelper
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  • Question:
    10/5/2019
    After adjusting do I remove the adjusting screw and put back the cover?
    Mike 44 - Tx
    • Answer:
      Hello Mike 44, To prevent primary drive damage, remove adjustment screw from tensioner when adjustment is complete. Thank you, wildonemke
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