primary questions

[TechMagic]

Just got my bike and i paid a flat rate from the dealer to service the bike so that it was ready to ride. Now that I've got it, I was at my buell dealer and the buell tech. there said he was hearing a problem in the primary case such as a loose chain or motor sprocket nut.

I'm not near my manual or other reference right now, does my xb12s have an automatic chain tensioner? I guess not since the guy's a buell tech but seems like it should, I dunno what the cons to one could be?

I may see if my service plan covers this service or I can follow my service manual and check/tighten/replace what's necessary. Either way, while I've got the cover off, I'd like to go flat black with it, textured preferably. What's preferred for this? Powdercoat or paint? Bedliner?

Thanks!

 

[Stevenc150]

does my xb12s have an automatic chain tensioner?

It's a manual primary chain adjuster.

 

[TechMagic]

Okay so I should be able to inspect/tighten the chain without removing the whole cover. I do want to check the nut on the driven sprocket, and blackout the cover though so good thing I bought the gasket.