Just wondering if there is a common thread to the majority of premature compensator failures. Is there a riding style, activity, habit (good or bad) that either extends the life or shortens the life of a compensator?

 

Lack of oil allowed to the interior spaces within the components seems to be the common denominator.

 

The latest generation from Harley are not as good as the previous version from what ive seen. They either are not hardening them correctly or there is not enough spring pressure. Some people are shimming them with an extra .030 -.060 preload with ok results. I am going to eliminate mine all together.

 

the only link I've seen, is running the bike. don't start it and the comps seem to last longer!

 

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LOL that's funny and true at the same time...........

 

That made me laugh out loud. Thanks!!!

 

Ride your bike & enjoy it. Don't sweat the small stuff. That's what a warranty is for.

 

I think letting the oil run for the amount of miles specified in the manual is a contributor. I subscribe to a different way of thinking and monitor wear carefully. To expound further would be turning this into an oil thread.

 

No solution sept making something simple more complicated.