Hey guys,

So it has been brough to my attention recently that the stock compensator on these 96" motors are inadequate.

I noticed the day I bought my bike that upon starting the motorcycle, there was a loud bang. I wandered what the heck that was, but didn't really think much of it.

So whats the deal exactly?

Is replacing the stocker with a SE Compensator essential? Will I regret it if I don't thousands of miles later?

Also, how difficult is the install? I took off my whole primary casing on my last Dyna, and while it wasn't terribly difficult, it wasn't the easiest of jobs.. but if I need to do it again with the Softail, I have no problem doing so to increase the reliability of my ride.

What years does the SE Compensator become standard equipment on these bikes?

Thanks for the help!

Cheers,
Adrian

 

Warranty item..... 2010 should still be under warranty. My buddy had to have his 2010 Heritage compensator changed out and they had direction from HD to replace with Screamin Eagle cause it would just break again later.

 

Its a 2010. Warranty only last 2 years. Definitely out of warranty, unfortunately.

Is this something I can contact Harley to replace on their dime, or do I have to wait for something to fail?

 

I just Googled it and there was a good bit of information there, images too.

 

I have one on mine and they work great..

 

Whoops... I guess not everyone has the extended warranty. I got 5.

 

LOL! Well, thanks.. I guess?

 

The Clunk on start up started in 07 with the new 96''er. Some did have issues

In all my reading in here it seemed those who installed higher CC cams (like the SE255's) and up'ed their Compressing were the ones having most issues. Also it seemed like most were (A) motors.
Several member in here claimed that there motors sounded like they had rocks bouncing around inside while riding and then accelerate. A lot of them that had the issue found out it ended up being a Loose comp nut, Not the comp itself.

Still true the SE comp is heavier, but not needed in every bike.

I read an article back in 07, I think is was from Joe Milton, where if U reduce the timing at Zero rpm's to Zero that is would stop the Clunking.

When I installed cams at 16K I had my tuner do that (easy with a SERT) and I have not had a Clunk on start up since.. Doing the reduced timing will make Ur first rpm slower on start ups there-by making it a lot easier on the comp and stator.

41k on original Stock comp and still working great.

Not sure when the SE comp became common to all bike, but I do remember reading the change was made.. Thinking it was either last or this yr.
Probably the 103's really needs it vs the 96'ers.




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