Installing Dirt Tricks tensioner

[maestro beethoven]

I'm considering swapping in a Dirt Tricks TC-3 on my 2021 Husqvarna FE 501S. I've been noticing a ticking noise when idle that I swear wasn't there before. I heard this tensioner might smooth that out, but I'm also wondering if it's really necessary on a bike that's under 2K miles? Is it, though?

 

[PlasmaEater9]

The ticking noise is normal, as far as I know, but there's another problem, your bi8ke has 2k miles, which is way too little to develope that kind of a problem. Did the ticking noise started to appear gradually or you just started the bike one day and it was there?

 

[OatmealPro]

I'm considering swapping in a Dirt Tricks TC-3 on my 2021 Husqvarna FE 501S. I've been noticing a ticking noise when idle that I swear wasn't there before. I heard this tensioner might smooth that out, but I'm also wondering if it's really necessary on a bike that's under 2K miles? Is it, though?

Not necessary, but highly recommended. The stock CCTs are known weak points on these engines, regardless of mileage. The TC-3 offers consistent tension and eliminates that tick for good