Your video is literally one of the best step by step repairs I've ever seen. Great work man.
@OneGypsyTraveler4 ай бұрын
I swear, this is one of the best repair video’s I have ever seen… tight
@delorean13 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@fabianstahlbrandt60942 жыл бұрын
One of the best diy videos i seen! Short, informative, and detailed att same time! Awesome!
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@AnitaMWay-zy4dk Жыл бұрын
I love this guy……I’m a 70 year old woman and I think even I could do this job after watching his videos. He is great!
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Did you do it yet?
@hazepennington93033 ай бұрын
This is the best video out there I think if anyone wants to change oil pump and chain tensioners,, very informative,, Thanks guys,,💯
@larrypotter21402 жыл бұрын
Procedures are explained in detail giving me confidence to do it myself.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@garyschulze70362 жыл бұрын
37K on my low rider. Shoes are toast. Thanks for the video.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@joesphschramm37542 ай бұрын
That's just where I'm at. Going to finish riding this season and doing this. I should at least be near 40k by November.
@simonfreeman1482 жыл бұрын
Best tutorial on KZbin by far. Thank you.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@tnrw302 жыл бұрын
One of the best I've seen. I like that you didn't just talk to hear your voice. Awesome Job.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@thomasgibson8025 Жыл бұрын
I've learned more from your excellent videos than the entire 6 months I spent at the now defunct American Motorcycle Institute in relation to engine mechanics. Thank you. You should be teaching at a local school of higher education. Your diction and insight is amazing.
@dcdc64402 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome well put together video. I'm confident to do this myself now. Thanks
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
You're welcome/.
@Mercury4952 Жыл бұрын
Veeery professional. I'll be using this video series when I tackle my own tensioners. Thanks for sharing this.
@joelford72272 жыл бұрын
That is a great video. I'm about to do that on an 02 FLHR with 10,000 miles on it. Now I know what I'm up against, thanks!
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Inspect at 10k they still night be ok.
@patrickflanagan8008 Жыл бұрын
I'm part way through this very job at the moment. Your videos are so precise and of enormous help....thank you so much. I couldn't have even started without your help. ''t
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sweetvaughn4402 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure this was a lot of work to put these videos together in the detail you put in, but I appreciate it, this gives me a lot of confidence to tackle the job on my 05 king. If only that rear tensioner tool wasn't so dang expensive...I need it as I don't want to press out the cams.
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
I dont know why there isnt some small cottage industry making them....
@patrickflanagan8008 Жыл бұрын
@@delorean1 I've tried everywhere to get one with no luck. Holes Creek stopped making them last year.
@patrickgarrett7196 Жыл бұрын
Anyone have one to borrow or rent?
@Road_Rash Жыл бұрын
I'm bout to have to do this...but I changed out my pushrods to adjustables so I don't have to take off the tank, rocker boxes & rockers to get them out...makes this process much easier...🖖🏿😎👍🏿
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Yes, adjustables would make this process shorter.
@kevincamilleri16953 ай бұрын
A easily understood video but too much for me to do. Best left to this man.
@seavee2000 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, got an 06 FLHR with only 10k but I know this needs to be done, just got to try and source the parts and tools to do it-I'm not in the US so this is going to be a task before I even get to touching a spanner or socket anywhere near the bike...Thank you so much for showing the procedure in clear precise terms, it is very much appreciated.
@lynskyrd2 жыл бұрын
finally, a TC tensioner replacement video without having to cut pushrods and buy a $1200 - $2000 'upgrade' kit. Cutting pushrods just introduces another point of failure, doesn't give you an opportunity to inspect the rockers and replace the breather filter element. I did my 2006 Nightrain 13,000 miles ago; I got over 50,000 miles on the original set. The tensioners looked about the same as the one's in your vid with about an ⅛ inch of wear and lots of pitting on both the inner and outer. I didn't touch the pump but did replace the inner cam bearings with B-148s. Anyway great job on the vids- I really like your channel. Thanks for making these.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@andrewgarland7617 Жыл бұрын
Just been advised mine needed changing on my 1999 FXDX and this video was great explaining exactly what work was required. Thank you
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@willitrix67212 жыл бұрын
Man, I wish I knew where you were. I'd like to bring you my bike to get either a gear drive setup or a hydraulic setup done by a guy who really knows his stuff. I'm down in Miami. Hard finding a reliable and knowledgeable mechanic that will follow all the steps and do the job by the book and scientifically right. Lots of hacks and wannabees down here in the Magic City making magic turning kaka into cash. Need a good mechanic.
@herman58100 Жыл бұрын
Good job.... I'll be checking mine before I store it for the winter. I was planning on upgrading the cams in my "03" anyway...
@419sold Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. My 2003 fxdl has 15k miles and the tensioners looked just like these.
@hansheyer76192 жыл бұрын
Wow Man i love the video..... That you go quickly through..... Proper gearing i say!!! Honest guys like me would have a pro do the job(like yourself) very nice for mechanical understandings!!!! Great job🦅
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Thank you, People dont want delays and fluff, they just want to see it done without hassle.
@imdaccarrist Жыл бұрын
Changed out my tensioners using this video and part two. EXCELLENT step by step video. Very well done, thank you!
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@ACoustaDC Жыл бұрын
Nice... I was just watching it and thinking it looks pretty easy... that's always the deathnail for me.
@manuelcorea45811 ай бұрын
Man now i really want to do it myself harley was overpriced just to do that job. I would rather learn myself since i do all other maintenance myself this is the best video and very detailed info 👌
@suqonmadiq74447 ай бұрын
Just out of curiosity, what did they quote you to do the job?
@franks5035 Жыл бұрын
Great DIY video - this really set my mind at ease and makes me want to attempt it on my own. On to Part 2
@p.arnevik6734 Жыл бұрын
Nice. Low voice education. Informative ! Like this one ! 🙂
@barefootbob12692 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I have seen on this job. Thank you for your time. Alco liked and subscribed.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Greenmachine3052 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Will be using this as a guide immediately after buying a 2002 deuce.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@jimsheldon37882 жыл бұрын
I went to a gear drive at 43,000 on my 2002 deuce and don't worry about tensioners.
@MrKeepMomSafe8 күн бұрын
BTB! Thank you!! 👏👏👏
@delorean13 күн бұрын
No problem
@m.f.m.67 Жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the magic inner tensioner removal tool. Completely unavailable anywhere at any price.
@Calllmesnake Жыл бұрын
What did you end up doing
@oilageman9883 Жыл бұрын
I made my own. Wasn’t too difficult
@banzairunner7860 Жыл бұрын
Unavailable …great
@lucasfoy68025 ай бұрын
@@oilageman9883how so?
@krisn88203 ай бұрын
The tool for outer tensioner is $16, hundreds available on Amazon. The inner tensioner tool is $120 on eBay, hundreds available. The oil pump centering tools are $8. Not hard to find.
@wickedwindaffiliates-BlueLink2 жыл бұрын
Great video .. Thank you for helping me keep getting Wicked !!
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@SparyZWanTuhNayHo2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to to that process in a few months. I'm still running on the old tensioners. They looked good enough to finish off the summer but I'm pulling all that crap out of there and putting in an S&S plate and pump. Goodbye spring tenioners.
@JByb042 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I caught mine too late. But this video will be a big help! Going to put OEM replacements on to get me on the road through the season. But this winter it'll get upgraded.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear it, best of luck.
@glenx48922 жыл бұрын
wow... very impressive video... You did an excellent job in confirming this is NOT something I should attempt to do... now... where did I put my check book?
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Get ready for a dent in the wallet.
@guitarcleveland10 ай бұрын
The place by me quoted $2,200.00 to do this
@thomasgibson8025 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding narration and excellent work. I'm buying a 2004 Fatboy and this will be the first thing I inspect. The bike had 10k miles, so I feel confident the tensioners are ok (famous last words). I'm debating replacing the spring tensioners or having a shop install the hydraulic units.
@petepeterpipee1800 Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the cam bearings.. Very important for that year
@enricomandragona163 Жыл бұрын
Change everything!! Including cam bearings
@CenPapi Жыл бұрын
hydraulics don't really fully remedy the tensioner shoe problems; if you have the extra money and ability, check the run-out on your crank if it's within the acceptable limits(30 thou i think) upgrade to gear drive($600-ish) also swap out your bearings to Timkens like the other two said. If that's out of the question, go with hydraulics, bearings, and polish the backside of your chains, they can be a little rough/sharp and polishing them up helps them glide on the shoes better causing less wear.
@John-ob7dh9 ай бұрын
@@petepeterpipee1800mine is a 2002 I beleive that was Timken bearings and solid crank that year.
@John-ob7dh9 ай бұрын
To fit se adjust pushrods.£950 for the gear drive kit,inc cams /gasket/inner and outer bearings/ex gasket.£260 for SE pushrods plus £300 labour .total £1510 For hydraulic £250 extra.
@GabrielaSchiller-v4h8 ай бұрын
At what mileage should the tensioners wear out? After what mileage should you check the timing
@atmtm8431 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great helpful movie , i will try it . THANKS from Tokyo.
@ACoustaDC Жыл бұрын
This was enjoyable, entertaining and informative. Great work.
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@rigaberto13 Жыл бұрын
You, sir, are doing God's work. Thank you
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
God rides a Shovelhead...
@harleydave23162 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos so thank you for sharing!! I actually just did a hydraulic conversion kit on my 2005 Dyna this past weekend so I don't have to worry about these spring loaded tensioners anymore. :)
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Well, these should be good for another 40K
@itemps2 жыл бұрын
@@delorean1 how long do they last usually?
@tenwalls24282 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks. But...what year and mileage is on that bike? Never saw rocker box breathers like that and knowing the mileage would help in cam spring wear expectations.
@glenmclendon9209 Жыл бұрын
Doing my 02 softail . Close to 50K mileage . Inner tensioner is missing a peice. Outer is pitted bad . I dont have the inner tensioner tool , so will be pressing the cams out at work tomorrow to replace it . Have the same oil breathers or oil separators on mine .
@markdurham2525 ай бұрын
Awesome diy video man. Perfect. No nonsense Love it
@nattapongputsin73492 ай бұрын
You are very talented. you are my teacher
@delorean12 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@pauld73092 жыл бұрын
Good video!! I've just picked up a 2005 heritage Softail classic. & The dude bought it used from dealer ,it has 55,000 miles on it , the dude didn't know Jack, so I called dealer with vin # thinking maybe they inspected it before putting in on the floor with 50,000 miles on it but nope, service dude said no they don't pull the cam chest unless there's noise!! That ain't cool!! So I'm going to inspect this weekend. Hopefully someone beat me to them!! 🤔😊
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Wow, that would be a bit late at that point!
@pauld73092 жыл бұрын
@@delorean1 I pulled cam chest & probably 20% wear on them, so either someone beat me to it, or it's one of those freak One's?? I did my 01 Electra Glide @47,000 miles & they were in need, so I put some S&S 510's gear drive in her!! But not put that kinda money it the heritage!! When I do them be just tensioner's!! Lol.
@chetzler7765Ай бұрын
Well done
@delorean125 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@warrenjuengel68862 жыл бұрын
Good video, I'm doing the same on my 2001 FXSTD, want to go gear drive but budget, and wife, says a little later for that. Having tough time finding a tensioner tool but I'll get there.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Heres a link to the tool www2.vtwinmfg.com/tc-88-chain-shoe-tool.html
@simonfreeman1482 жыл бұрын
@@delorean1 crazy price for a pair of pliers really. I'm making one that will do the job.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
@@simonfreeman148 There are cheaper ones out there. No doubt im all about the DIY. Its always a question though of what the time and materials are worth.
@MrMedinab Жыл бұрын
I wish the removal of the rear rocker arm unit on my 2006 FLHTCUSE came out that easy. Having issues clearing the left side screws from the frame. Seen somewhere that somebody mentioned light prying on the stabilizer link against the rubber mounts will provide clearance.
@Brian-zg9ff2 жыл бұрын
Great video, but if the book doesn't say "take this trash out and throw in dumpster. Replace with hydraulic unit", then the book is wrong
@kristjanpiirsalu65942 жыл бұрын
Super good video, thanks!
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome.
@cockasorrus74756 ай бұрын
Enjoyable, entertaining and informative is putting it mildly! Superbly executed with great skill and execution!!! Thanks a ton!!
@danchristopher7957 Жыл бұрын
Best video on the subject.... Thank you.
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@reppich1 Жыл бұрын
Masterful coverage.
@martinwall7297 Жыл бұрын
how many miles are on this bike? tks,
@theodavies87545 ай бұрын
Excellent content. Good luck with your channel.
@delorean1Ай бұрын
Thank you.
@skipperdabio2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Very informative. Thank you.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michaelreed98052 жыл бұрын
Excellent...thank you!
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@jimmcconnell49216 ай бұрын
Great video with step by step instruction. Any pointers on where to obtain the tools to deal with the tensioners? Wasn’t able to find anything on the HD site. Thanks!
@steveg1122 Жыл бұрын
Curious what the mileage is on this bike and/or what mileage most people see before their tensioners go bad
@mrtaser556 Жыл бұрын
Well done video, very thorough.
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@vicsponjr2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you!
@REDMAN298 Жыл бұрын
how many miles on this unit?
@lowrider30602 жыл бұрын
How many miles was on the bike when you done the work on timing chain tensioner
@Brutal1965 Жыл бұрын
Apparently nobody knows I have read many people ask with no reply
@michaelhickens16782 ай бұрын
Great video. However, the best solution is to get rid of the chains and tensioner shoes. At 20K, I replaced that junk with S&S gear driven cams.
@delorean1Ай бұрын
Thats a good solution..... but not the replacement procedure.
@michaelhickens1678Ай бұрын
@@delorean1 You are correct. I am a licensed master motorcycle mechanic in the state I live in. I also taught motorcycle service technology at a local community college. I have done many of the shoe replacements. I guess my point was, if you're going to open up the cam chest, make a permanent fix. Of course the pinion shaft RO has to be within spec in order to install gear driven cams. Otherwise the next best solution is to upgrade to the hydraulic tensioner shoes and larger oil pump. And again, your video was very well done. Regards
@bobhildebrand1732 Жыл бұрын
Very well done video - thanks!
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@davidlangley66712 жыл бұрын
Where can I get the tensioner removal tool ?
@mikecross14022 жыл бұрын
thank you. is there anyway of getting a cam tensioner removal tool from you
@whip-its_dad4239 Жыл бұрын
Good job , very informative video .
@solidgroundinspectionsinc.2251 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2006 Fat boy with 10,000 miles on it. I'm in love with it! Will I need to be worried about this issue yet?
@curious9715 Жыл бұрын
Very well done video, Thank you
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@lucasfoy68025 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video mate. The rear chain removal tool is just impossible to find. Is there another way to get this off? Also, what’s the importance of the paint markings? :)
@filldirt777 Жыл бұрын
Just a great channel...
@theroadking54710 ай бұрын
Great job
@John-ob7dh Жыл бұрын
Great vid . Maybe time to start a vid on the famous / infamous inner removal tool. Lol
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Or the fabrication thereof...
@ChrisSlash2 жыл бұрын
How many miles did this bike have? Thanks man
@deanmyers-u4e Жыл бұрын
Very good I have to do it on my 05 103 fatboy se
@luisruiz59339 ай бұрын
I NEED HELP PLEASE. I followed both videos step by step, and when i put everything back together, I hear a loud ticking noise when the engine idles, when i rev the ticking sounds louder. I don't know whats wrong. I re-aligned everything and I triple checked that it was all aligned. I made sure I followed every step exactly I have taken the bike apart 3 TIMES and done every step. Lubricated every important pieces. I need help PLEASE. I don't know whats wrong. My bike never did this before.
@HighAway27 күн бұрын
Twin Cam 88 Low rider!
@delorean125 күн бұрын
Yup.
@levialston1496 Жыл бұрын
At what mileage should this be done I have 83k on my road glide now that bike week is over probably be a good time
@yayagazab44492 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Short & sweet. You demystified the whole process. Thank you. Question: do you absolutely need the specialized tensioner tools to remove the small orange shoes?
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Not for the one in the front, but yes you will find it difficult to do the one in the rear without damage without the tool.
@brenndendion2322 жыл бұрын
@@delorean1 where did you purchase the tool from
@soundcitysolutions71854 ай бұрын
I don't understand which cylinder you're pulling the rockerbox off first because it was a demonstration on the front cylinder and then. You set repeat the process and do the back cylinder but you took the back cylinder rocker box off before the front.
@joseyamidgomezatehortua599411 ай бұрын
Muy buen video buen trabajo
@edZILLA642 жыл бұрын
VERY GOOD VIDEO. THANKS AND I SUBSCRIBED.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome.
@rogermedeiros2772 жыл бұрын
Could you not use the tensioner puller on the front tensioner also?. It would save on buying extra tools and pulling front sprockets.Great video BTW 👍
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Id guess its possible. Remember in my video, i limited myself to following official procedure, so I didnt actually attempt this. That said. Nobody bothers as the sprocket removal is trivial.
@daveprototype60796 ай бұрын
Great video New subscriber
@robertbragg93642 жыл бұрын
Do you know how much this should cost with parts and labor? Thanks first time viewer and I subscribed. I'm sure I'll be using your videos when I do mine. Very unprofessional and informative, I appreciate that. It's the details that really make any job easier.
@John-ob7dh Жыл бұрын
£390 over here. Cyco replacement pads Remove the tank, exhaust, rocker covers & supports, fit the tensioner pads then assemble using your stock pushrods. The costs are £40 for the tensioners, £30 for the cam change gasket kit, £20 for new Koyo inner cam bearings and £300 for 6 hours labour. Total £390 For a just look and check and put all back if OK its £250. But its only another £140 to install new pads when the mechanic is at that stage . So basically unless you do the look see yourself , you may as well just get the guy to put in new pads and be done with it , even if no need.
@robertbragg9364 Жыл бұрын
@@John-ob7dh thanks
@guitarcleveland10 ай бұрын
The place by me quoted me $2,200.00. Unbelievable.
@americobastidas9147 ай бұрын
Exelent
@delorean17 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Mike-iu7ck6 ай бұрын
I can't see see spending $150 or more on problematic adjustable pushrods to replace dependable pushrods because Its to much trouble to take the valve covers off. I would think it might be a good idea to check/replace the breather filters under the valve covers anyway. am I missing something here?
@willcountypowersports63382 жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brianparker572310 ай бұрын
I know you mentioned taking off the tank and carb before the video. Any big differences or advice for fuel injected models? I’m going to be replacing tensioner shoes and inner bearings (not the oil pump) on a 2003 softail deuce in a few weeks.
@davidlangley66712 жыл бұрын
I’m a little Leary about doing this job but just got 04 Fatboy with 27k on it, so gotta be done. My biggest concern is removing top end to get at push rods, then getting all that adjusted and back together. Would like to get the removal tool you used for inner tensioner to avoid cam removal. Is it HD ? Should I take this project on ?
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
If it really bothers you, you always have the option of doing the cut pushrod method.
@scottberry52663 ай бұрын
Just a quick observation, why not cut the old pushrods and replace with adjustable pushrods save a ton of work???
@delorean1Ай бұрын
Because then it would not be the actual replacement procedure, it would be an alternate procedure, and i would forgo any work i could have done on the top end.
@geralderdek2822 жыл бұрын
Sure appreciated this video. At l37,600 miles on my 05 Roadking,mine are probably past due although still quiet and no signs of tensioner material in my oil filter pleats. I am wondering what the purpose of the black skid is that was removed for access to one of the cam plate bolts?
@m.f.m.67 Жыл бұрын
Past due at six figures!!!!! Oh my.
@chrismiller4753 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. Wondering if the lifters are found to be faulty and in need of replacing, would the pushrods need to be replaced also. Thanks again.
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily.
@cmenzes2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and most appreciated. A question concerning the tool used to remove the rear tensioner. Is this a HD part? I'm sure it's not absolutely necessary, but man it looks like it makes the job easier. Part number or source would be very appreciated.
@delorean12 жыл бұрын
Was the part number and source for the tool not specifically mentioned in the video? Maybe in Part 2?
@cmenzes2 жыл бұрын
@@delorean1 I'm not sure it's mentioned in part 2, but I did track down a couple sources for it. An individual maker who unfortunately stopped making the tool this year. There is another outlet through an online bike parts marketplace. Waiting to receive mine to judge quality.
@stihlpro24012 жыл бұрын
@@cmenzes Do you have a link to that tool please? Thank you.
@imdaccarrist Жыл бұрын
The tool made all the difference. I destroyed a tensioner trying to do it without it and I found one and ordered a new tensioner and it went right in no problem.
@patrickgarrett7196 Жыл бұрын
@@imdaccarrist Would you be willing to rent or sell the tool?
@chrisponter4739 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Any idea where i can purchase an inner tensioner removal tool in March 2023
@delorean1 Жыл бұрын
I have found a few, They are expensive and hard to find.
@brycegould7939 Жыл бұрын
How many miles has the motor done
@joseyamidgomezatehortua599411 ай бұрын
Good video, how many kilometers do those chain tensioners last?