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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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How can I tell if my compensator is bad ?
 
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How can I tell if my compensator is bad ?
Take it to the dealer. They will tell you.
 
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Assuming you have a 2014 model since you're posting in the Rushmore section, shouldn't be bad already as they have the newer style SE comp as stock.
 
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Assuming you have a 2014 model since you're posting in the Rushmore section, shouldn't be bad already as they have the newer style SE comp as stock.
Yup. But will he believe you if he's on here worrying about it?
 
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Okay, let's try this again. I'll phrase the question differently. What are the symptoms of a compensator going bad ?
 
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I'll play. Mine made a clunk sound when shutting bike off.
 
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Do you have anything that is leading you to inquire like vibration, banging and clanking? Check out http://compensaver.com
 
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You'll hear it grinding until you pull the clutch in then it'll quiet down,thats what my 2010 sounded like.
 
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