compensator upgrade for Dyna?
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 849
Likes: 13
From: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
compensator upgrade for Dyna?
So I was looking at videos on Youtube talking about how the newer compensators ar way better and that is an overlooked thing when adding performance to your bike, have any of you have upgraded the stock compensator before or after adding performance to your Dyna?
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,448
Likes: 2,299
From: NW Ohio
I'm not familiar with the EVO compensators, but the early Twin Cam compensators are considered better than the later ones.
You may want to check the EVO section of the forum.
I would also tend to trust Baker drive train recommendations or product offerings.
You may want to check the EVO section of the forum.
I would also tend to trust Baker drive train recommendations or product offerings.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 4,384
Likes: 8,742
From: Texas
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...or-2014-a.html
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...in-compensator
Pretty straight forward install
Ghost
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...in-compensator
Pretty straight forward install
Ghost
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,448
Likes: 2,299
From: NW Ohio
Sure they do. Check these http://bakerdrivetrain.com/collectio...et-for-2007-up
I'm just not sure how applicable it is to the EVO engine.
I'm just not sure how applicable it is to the EVO engine.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,117
Likes: 1,145
From: Directly above the center of the Earth
I've yet to read anything, anywhere about why this actually should be done in the first place. Any problems with compensators is pretty rare. Of course too, you'll read from all the people who *have* changed over how wonderful it is and how their bike now flies through the gears almost on its own and how the bike is so quiet they could slip up on a Cougar hunting its supper, blah, blah, blah.
When someone shows actual citing, with *real* numbers, *real* specs, *real* science and not just some words saying 'This is like the evo which was superior to anything newer than '07' etc, etc, it's just snake oil and a buttload of money to spend for no *good* reason(s).
When a Bike, specifically an '09 Dyna, can go 100,000+ miles with no problems whatsoever, there's absolutely zero decent reason to swap out one thing that's working for another that costs 3 times and does nothing different. That's just stooopid. Get one of these guys that's saying this new thing is like the old evo parts to tell you *exactly* HOW and WHY this new part is supposed to be better when yours is working just fine.
When someone shows actual citing, with *real* numbers, *real* specs, *real* science and not just some words saying 'This is like the evo which was superior to anything newer than '07' etc, etc, it's just snake oil and a buttload of money to spend for no *good* reason(s).
When a Bike, specifically an '09 Dyna, can go 100,000+ miles with no problems whatsoever, there's absolutely zero decent reason to swap out one thing that's working for another that costs 3 times and does nothing different. That's just stooopid. Get one of these guys that's saying this new thing is like the old evo parts to tell you *exactly* HOW and WHY this new part is supposed to be better when yours is working just fine.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 849
Likes: 13
From: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sure they do. Check these http://bakerdrivetrain.com/collectio...et-for-2007-up
I'm just not sure how applicable it is to the EVO engine.
I'm just not sure how applicable it is to the EVO engine.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 97
From: Northern VA
I've yet to read anything, anywhere about why this actually should be done in the first place. Any problems with compensators is pretty rare. Of course too, you'll read from all the people who *have* changed over how wonderful it is and how their bike now flies through the gears almost on its own and how the bike is so quiet they could slip up on a Cougar hunting its supper, blah, blah, blah.
When someone shows actual citing, with *real* numbers, *real* specs, *real* science and not just some words saying 'This is like the evo which was superior to anything newer than '07' etc, etc, it's just snake oil and a buttload of money to spend for no *good* reason(s).
When a Bike, specifically an '09 Dyna, can go 100,000+ miles with no problems whatsoever, there's absolutely zero decent reason to swap out one thing that's working for another that costs 3 times and does nothing different. That's just stooopid. Get one of these guys that's saying this new thing is like the old evo parts to tell you *exactly* HOW and WHY this new part is supposed to be better when yours is working just fine.
When someone shows actual citing, with *real* numbers, *real* specs, *real* science and not just some words saying 'This is like the evo which was superior to anything newer than '07' etc, etc, it's just snake oil and a buttload of money to spend for no *good* reason(s).
When a Bike, specifically an '09 Dyna, can go 100,000+ miles with no problems whatsoever, there's absolutely zero decent reason to swap out one thing that's working for another that costs 3 times and does nothing different. That's just stooopid. Get one of these guys that's saying this new thing is like the old evo parts to tell you *exactly* HOW and WHY this new part is supposed to be better when yours is working just fine.
OP,
The stock compensator is fine until you start getting hard starts and kickback when starting. Only then do you really have to worry about it. Happened to my friends 2008. I upgraded as preventative maintenance to the 2014+ version but i guess i wasted my money according to the guy i quoted. I do sneak up on cougars, just not the kind from the animal kingdom.