Street Bob Compensator
Street Bob Compensator
Think i would be in deep do do without you guys!
I am just about to replace the compensator with a solid sprocket version, i know there are pro's and cons's however, I,ve settled on the solid sprocket version. However, i am slightly concerned by the condition of the starter teeth, could you please have a look at the photo and let me know your thoughts.
It is a 2010 Street Bob with about 17,000 miles.
Many thanks
Mandi
I am just about to replace the compensator with a solid sprocket version, i know there are pro's and cons's however, I,ve settled on the solid sprocket version. However, i am slightly concerned by the condition of the starter teeth, could you please have a look at the photo and let me know your thoughts.
It is a 2010 Street Bob with about 17,000 miles.
Many thanks
Mandi
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Get this compensator ..., and change the bendix gear (or get a new starter if you rather not fool with it) - ring gear looks fine (what little I can see)
https://bakerdrivetrain.com/collections/2006-up-dyna
Ghost
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Ghost
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Looks to me like your starter gears are fine. Check out this pic of another one for reference. The pinion teeth are supposed to have the bevels on the teeth edges.
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/sites/hotb...?itok=Vp-67haY
I would not delete the compensator, however.
No problems are affecting my '12 model but I am replacing it with the latest Screamin Eagle version. The Baker and others are great and maybe better for very-big-inch motors but they are crazy expensive.
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http://www.hotbikeweb.com/sites/hotb...?itok=Vp-67haY
I would not delete the compensator, however.
No problems are affecting my '12 model but I am replacing it with the latest Screamin Eagle version. The Baker and others are great and maybe better for very-big-inch motors but they are crazy expensive.
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Thank you Ghost for your comments. I had already bought a solid 'compensator', it was mostly a cost issue till i fully know and understand the whole situation around this compensator thing. Ł130 for, i hope, peace of mind, as in 4 days I'm setting off round Europe for 6 weeks, solo ride!! I am hoping to pick up a starter clutch while i am in Germany or Holland as again, i will save around Ł100 !! Maybe i will even be able to fit it while i'm away!
Thank you for your comments, I had to do something, the worry of the compensator tearing around inside my primary would be on my mind throughout my holiday, but hey! who knows what might happen in the middle of nowhere, it is a Harley after all LOL.
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Will you also need to replace the rotor when you replace the compensator? I know the 2010 has the built in beveled spring pack cup on the stock rotor and I was required to update it to the newer SE rotor that removes the spring pack cup when converting to the Baker Comp Sprocket. Looking at the Compensator Eliminator (if that is the one you went with) it appears that the instructions say all that is needed is to open up the retention bends on the cup and then remove the beveled spring washers, seems easy enough, guess it all depends on which solid compensator replacement version you went with.
As for the starter, it looks fine IMO, I don't see any damage to the teeth on it or the clutch ring.
As for the starter, it looks fine IMO, I don't see any damage to the teeth on it or the clutch ring.
Last edited by blueangel73; Jul 14, 2017 at 07:31 AM.
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If you are thinking of replacing the starter gear while you are on the road make sure you take a long allen key to get at the starter bolts it makes the job a whole lot easier.
It is a very straight forward job once the starter is out,I replaced mine earlier on this year with a part from All ***** racing which I bought on ebay UK cost about Ł80 if I remember right and has worked well so far,mine was in a far worse state than yours.
Have a good trip.
It is a very straight forward job once the starter is out,I replaced mine earlier on this year with a part from All ***** racing which I bought on ebay UK cost about Ł80 if I remember right and has worked well so far,mine was in a far worse state than yours.
Have a good trip.
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