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CLASSIC
Self Adjusting Chain 
Tensioner
 fits models with wet 
clutch. The tensioner replaces 
factory type detent adjuster shoe 
assembly. Tensioner kit includes 
all hardware and instructions for 
complete conversion. Fits 1965-
2000.
VT No. 18-0580
18-0580
Chain Tensioner Parts fit Big Twin models.
VT 
No. 
OEM  Type 
  Year
18-8247      All 
Complete Kit 
 
1965-84
18-8314      All 
Complete Kit 
 
1985-99
18-3217      B-C-F-G 
Hardware Kit
37-9030  A   1783 
Screw, 10 pack
37-8801  B   3862B 
Bolt, 5 pack
18-3682*  C   4401W 
Hex Bolt, each
28-0225  E   39976-65B  Nylon  Pad 
 
1965-00
28-0568  E     — 
Red Nylon Pad
17-0915  G  39996-65 
Lock, 10 pack
18-3218  H   39990-65 
Shoe Mount Bracket 
1965-00
18-3219  F   39993-65 
Plate
18-3622  I    39992-65A  Nut and
 
J   39998-65 
Anchor Plate includes also
18-3634  J       — 
Anchor Plate with carriage bolt (K)
37-8802  K   5444 
Carriage Bolt, 5 pack
18-3223  I    39992-65A  Nut Only
37-0670  L    
Nyloc Nuts
37-9277  M  
Washers
*Note: Early style hex bolt screws into 18-3223 nut.
York Big Twin Hydraulic 
Primary Chain 
Tensionator
TM
 features 
a hydraulic valve which 
controls the motion of the 
submerged piston which 
constantly keeps the 
chain in tension for 1965-
06 Big Twins.
VT No.   Item
18-0120 
Kit
18-0128 Shoe
Primary Chain Tensioner
Primary Chain Nylon Liners.
VT No. 
OEM 
Year
28-0233 39976-65 1965
28-0225  39976-65B 1966-84
28-0568 Red 
1966-84 
28-0568
28-0225
18-0581 Installed
18-0581
18-0581 
Installed
18-8314
18-8247
York Chain Adjuster Kits fea-
ture automatic self adjusting by 
use of spring loaded shoe.
VT No.   Year
18-0580
 1965-00
18-0581 2001-06
Primary Chain and 
Sprocket Kit 
includes 
a 23 tooth motor 
sprocket, and a York 
oval style 82 link prima-
ry chain. 
VT No.   Item
19-0272 
1941-54
19-0765 1955-69
19-0770 1970-85
19-0765
19-0770
19-0272
18-8314
H
A
B
E
I
G
F
J
C