2009 — Adjustment

HOME Table 1-13.Tensioner Shims sm01843 SHIMS REQUIRED GROOVES 3 1 2 1* 4 2* 3 3 2 4 1 *Do not add shims if start-up rattle is not heard. 15. See Figure 1-98 . Wrap cardboard or heavy cloth around thick shaft on plunger (1). Gently twist while pulling to remove plunger (1) from tensioner (3). 4 1. Plunger 2. Shims (as required) 3. Secondary cam chain tensioner 4. Seal 16. Apply a thin film of Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Oil 20W50 to selected shims (2) and plunger (1). 17. Seat number of selected shims (2) and plunger (1) in ten- sioner (3). 18. Lubricate tensioner seal (4) with Harley-Davidson Motor- cycle Oil 20W50. Figure 1-98. Secondary Cam Chain Tensioner 19.

Install front cylinder secondary cam chain tensioner. Tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs). 21. When rear cylinder intake valve is seated, turn crankshaft an additional 1/4 turn (90°) counterclockwise (CCW). NOTE Do not use the sealing washer from the secondary cam chain tensioner when installing the SECONDARY CAM CHAIN MEASUREMENT TOOL (Part No. HD-45334). Rotate engine toward front cylinder only. Do not rotate engine toward rear cylinder, as engine damage can result. (00409c) . Remove rear cylinder secondary cam Thread-in the tool until it is 20. a. b. valve through intake port. Remove SECONDARY CAM CHAIN MEASUREMENT TOOL. c.

Turn crankshaft counterclockwise to open valve fully and then close intake valve. 25. Refer to Table 1-13 . From the table, select the number of shims necessary for correct secondary cam chain tension. . 1.5 AIR CLEANER osition rear cylinder to adjust secondary cam See Figure 1-96. Install CRANKSHAFT ROT 22. See Figure 1-97. R chain tensioner an chain: MEASUREMENT T ATING seated against cylin 23. Note the number of r intake WRENCH (Part No. HD-45 If a start-up rattle was noticed, 1 or 2 sm01842 tensioner. If there was no start-up r shims to the tensioner. 26. See Figure 1-98. Wrap cardboar thick shaft on plunger (1). Gen remove plunger (1) from tension 27.

Apply a thin film of Harley-Davids 1 2 to selected shims (2) and plunge 28. Seat number of selected shims ( sioner (3). 29. Lubricate tensioner seal (4) with cycle Oil 20W50. 1. Secondary cam chain measurement tool 30. Install rear cylinder secondary 2. Visible grooves Tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs). Figure 1-97. Secondary Cam Chain Measurement Tool 31. Install the horn. See 7.27 HORN Installed in Front Cylinder 32. Connect negative battery cable. 33. Install air filter and air filter top. AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. 2009 VRSC Servi surement tool 30. Install rear cylinder secondar Tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs). ain Measurement Tool 31. Install the horn. See 7.27 HOR Cylinder 32.

Connect negative battery cable 33. Install air filter and air filter top AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. 2009 VRSC Ser Figure 1-97. Secondary Cam Ch Installed in Front . . vi