yah sounds I'm probably not going to mess w/ the coompensator then.

Another thing that worries me about the install is that I have to mess w/ the rear wheel alignment.

 

Also the huge added cushion for your crank. Like a shock absorber to help keep it from twisting.


I see no mention on this thread about a THIRD viable option:

Clutch basket gear. I swapped my 46 tooth for a 49 tooth and accomplished a similar gain as the 30 tooth tranny pulley would give.
(Beforehand I was looking for the same thing the OP sought, but wouldn't give up my compensator).

 

Where did you get your clutch basket gear from and what brand?

I found this 1 piece basket:

IT'S $1000.00! (it's nice, but way out of my range right now)
They make a 2 piece for $700.


It's the Evolution Industries setup. The RPMs at 70 mph seem much better than their compensator setup.

 

I went same brand, but not the one piece. I used my stock basket and their gear and chain.

It was around $400 back then, likely a little higher now.
Money well spent!

$700? Holy crap! That's almost double the price in a few years time!

 

You might try calling them and see if they have any "blems". It hides inside your primary cover anyway.

 

I've been doing more research and I think i'm going with the Andrew 30T Pulley setup.

 

Greatly enjoyed your write-up. I had what I thought was an issue in my primary a while ago and came across your post, but I had a couple of questions that you may be able to answer:

-You indicate that you used a wire to mark the outside of the chain. Why is this necessary? Is it a positional thing since the compensating sprocket, chain, and clutch basket is removed/installed as an assembly?

-What did you use as a wedge?

 

I've never heard a poor review from anyone who's made that change.
You should be real pleased!

 

Just a thought... I believe that the 06 Dyna has a larger rear pulley than the 07 and up versions. Maybe somebody could chime in here and confirm this and if it would be an alternative to primary disassemby.

 

the wire is to keep the chain moving in the same direction, for wear purpose. as far as the wedge it was from georges garage also, but you could get by with a 1/4 thick 2" wide peice of stock. I was lucky enough to borrow the tools.
I highly recomend the 30t, if you take your time and read your manual it is a breeze, I plan to do a full alingment tomorrow night on my bike per the manual. I get a helluva wobble, at 80ish.