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Old 09-03-2011, 11:59 AM   #1
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Good day all- just finished installing extenders on my bike - 42500miles- and the results are unbelievable. wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. Took about 2hrs by myself! Chuckster makes a good product and his turn around time on orders is unheard of. Thanks to all on this forum for posting info on things.



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Old 09-03-2011, 02:45 PM   #2
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My bike has about 24K miles on it and I have been thinking about going ahead and doing the extenders. I have the hanging in my garage.

Was the noices from the loose chains obvious? You have 40k+ miles on your bike makes me think I ought to wait a bit longer.
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My bike has about 24K miles on it and I have been thinking about going ahead and doing the extenders. I have the hanging in my garage.

Was the noices from the loose chains obvious? You have 40k+ miles on your bike makes me think I ought to wait a bit longer.
24k is a little premature for cam chain extenders. I wouldn't worry about them for at least another 10k, unless you have noise or check them and you are out of travel.
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Old 09-03-2011, 03:42 PM   #4
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:) Yes there was a distinctive metal click (some describe as a bike chain type noise). IT is gone. 24k is probably a little soon but it also depends on your driving style I am told.
 
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Jared I would definitely wait until you are around the 35,000 mile range. Wait until the last possible moment and that way the chain may have stretched as much as it is going to. Then you won't have to worry about doing it again. Just my thought.
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Old 09-03-2011, 06:18 PM   #6
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I had 3 teeth of travel left on one and 4 on the other at 25,000 miles. If it's noisy Jared, I would take a look. If not, wait a few more thousand miles. It doesn't get noisy all at once. It's progressive making it less noticeable.
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Old 09-03-2011, 06:40 PM   #7
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will this cut down on sounds like, valve clatter. i have right at 42k an getting pretty noisey. pleases advise and also do the tentioners come with instuctions.
 
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Old 09-03-2011, 07:27 PM   #8
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:) Kowboy - Instructions are on Gadgets Fix it page and you can go to page 9 on 1500/1600 garage section(the site you are on with this question There is a thread labeled Know session with good insight and pictures. . ALSO i am only about 3 hrs from your location- know anyone half way or so and I could help you.
 
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I wouldn't do it until it was neccessary, wait until your extenders are at, or almost totally out of travel. Just check them once or twice a season until its time.
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:)ALSO i am only about 3 hrs from your location- know anyone half way or so and I could help you.
I made a note of this. When I am ready for the service I will offer to by the beer and ride to your shop!!
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I wouldn't do it until it was neccessary, wait until your extenders are at, or almost totally out of travel. Just check them once or twice a season until its time.
Is checking them as simple as unbolting them and taking a look?

Also, the left side would be easier to look at. You'd assume they wear about the same speed on each cylinder, right?
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Both tensioners wear approx the same, you can unscrew the cap and check the depth without having to reset the tensioner. Take a look at Gadgets site, he has an excellent how to on checking and replacing tensioners.
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Old 09-04-2011, 05:25 AM   #13
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Ring is right! Gadjet tells how to check them for travel.About a 10 minute job!
 
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Be careful not to break the big spring when screwing the cap back on. The best method is to pull the cap, check the travel, and then remove the entire assembly and reset it according to the shop manual instructions. A few have heard the spring snap after it binding inside of the cap as it is screwed back on.
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Old 09-04-2011, 02:54 PM   #15
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i waited till 70,000 to change mine your ok
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