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Tensioner horseshoe saddle clips question ?
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I had not noticed when I removed my old saddle clip but looking at the new one (& then at the old one) they are not symetrical being slightly thicker on one edge.
My Manuals & a quick trawl through NJ's rebuild does not mention which way round they should fit fit can anyone here advise me please as I failed to notice when I levered out the old one?
Ive looked for extraction marks on the old one but none are visible.
I'm pretty sure Mr Honda made them to go in one way round - looking at a video of the DS expensive alloy Hoseshoe upgrade it appear the thinner section is on the longer side of the horseshoe if that makes sense?
4wDaz:
Is this what you mean ?
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: 4wDaz on July 16, 2021, 03:05:21 PM ---Is this what you mean ?
--- End quote ---
Hi 4wDaz yes it is that's the opposite way round to the one on the U tube video as it has the thicker part next to the tongue on the outside.
So which one is right yours presumably ?
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Just went to put mine in the other way around & found that as my casing is presently upside down ready to secure the two retaining bolts - discovered it had fallen out!
The DS one is certainly softer than the one I removed that was hard with age - got me thinking can it pull out when fitting the tensioner blade in place ?
Is it worth a dab of Hondabond on the inside where it seats ?
Only reason I've not tightened yet it is I wanted to cheque the Torque figures if there is a specific one - I'm guessing it will be around 6-7 ft lbs as its steel into alloy ?
smoothoperator:
Hi Ted
Looked at mine today and the thin side is next to the tang, I can't imagine it has ever been changed. Unlike the photos above, which show a lot of wear, mine looks much more intact. It is quite hard to the touch, feels like thermoset plastic rather than rubber.
Steve
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