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Old 07-20-2015, 08:56 PM
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Angry Pimary Compensator

So here's a bit of an old story resurfacing.
I (had) an 09 I bought new. The compensator went bad early. Short version is, the dealer replaced it twice! The 2nd one was a Screamin-eagle. No more problems. Fast fwd.
I (had) a 2012 I bought new. No compensator problems with that one. Now I have a 2015 Streetglide Special. 2000 miles compensator started to make noise. Now with 5000 miles, when I take off from a stop sign, the car, (with the windows closed) is looking at me like I'm going to explode or something! It's LOUD!!! (the compensator)
Saturday, I went to the dealer and they took it for a ride. I'll bet you can't guess what the said!?...........
" That's normal" I'm thinkin,if that's normal, it's time to SWITCH BRANDS!!!!!!!!! Really! 113 years and the MOCO is using warmed over compensators? Oh! I almost forgot. Does anyone have this problem on your bike?
 
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Old 07-21-2015, 02:29 AM
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1) Keep going to different dealerships until it is properly fixed under warranty.
2) The compensator that is currently used in your motorcycle is only 8 years old, not 113 years.
3) I do agree that when any problem is considered normal, it is time to change brands.
 
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Old 07-21-2015, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Next In Line
1) Keep going to different dealerships until it is properly fixed under warranty.
2) The compensator that is currently used in your motorcycle is only 8 years old, not 113 years.
3) I do agree that when any problem is considered normal, it is time to change brands.
It's not 8 yrs. old. It's a 15 with 4000 miles on it.
 
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Personally I think that even the new SE comps lack proper oiling. Can install a CompuSaver from GMR or get a Baker...
 
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Originally Posted by sbeamer
It's not 8 yrs. old. It's a 15 with 4000 miles on it.
The design is 8 years old.
 
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it's not a problem it's NORMAL
 
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ah.I'm there.
 
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Originally Posted by HD Pilot
Personally I think that even the new SE comps lack proper oiling. Can install a CompuSaver from GMR or get a Baker...
Absolutely either of these will be great. Will be ordering the comp from Baker once mine cramps out.
 
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