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Old Feb 1, 2022 | 09:21 AM
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Just a curiosity question. Is there enough chain slack to remove the compensator without removing the clutch? Either way I'm going to replace my ramp but was just wondering disturbing the clutch was absolutely necessary.

 
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Just a curiosity question. Is there enough chain slack to remove the compensator without removing the clutch? Either way I'm going to replace my ramp but was just wondering disturbing the clutch was absolutely necessary.
No, you will have to remove the clutch, but you shouldn't need to dissemble it.
 
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I did not remove my clutch when I installed my Cycle Rama comp ramp. Slack was sufficient to get it done without struggle.



 
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No clutch removal here either.


 
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No clutch removal here either.

I thought I remembered seeing a photo with the comp disassembled and the clutch in place.
 
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Originally Posted by mrcribbs
Just a curiosity question. Is there enough chain slack to remove the compensator without removing the clutch? Either way I'm going to replace my ramp but was just wondering disturbing the clutch was absolutely necessary.
Yes.
I just did it a little while ago and yes there's more than enough slack.
I have an M8 Fat Boy 114, I didn't have to touch my clutch hub at all.





 
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