**Screaming Eagle Compensator**
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,788
Likes: 203
From: SW Florida
Hello,
I have just installed the SE Compensator on my 08 SG. In step 8 of the instruction I should be able to rotate the comp sprocket by hand. The sprocket will not rotate by hand. All the springs look like they are in place and so does the Thrust Washer. Has anyone else run onto this?
Step 8:
Rotate the compensating sprocket (4) to make sure there
is a light pressure on the sprocket from the springs. No
clearance should be felt. A slight rotation should be possible by hand with the transmission in neutral.
I have just installed the SE Compensator on my 08 SG. In step 8 of the instruction I should be able to rotate the comp sprocket by hand. The sprocket will not rotate by hand. All the springs look like they are in place and so does the Thrust Washer. Has anyone else run onto this?
Step 8:
Rotate the compensating sprocket (4) to make sure there
is a light pressure on the sprocket from the springs. No
clearance should be felt. A slight rotation should be possible by hand with the transmission in neutral.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,124
Likes: 255
From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
Below prices today 03/30/2012 from:
Lake Shore Harley-Davidson / Buell - Libertyville, IL
http://www.lshd1.com/servlet/StoreFront
FREE SHIPPING $500 IN MERCHANDISE AND OVER
Orders Sent Via UPS
Through 3-31-2012
(Offer US 48 States Only - NOT HI, AK, PR or APO/AEO/FPO)
Quantity
Part Number
Description
Price
1
40274-08A
KIT-COMPENSATOR,DYNA/SFTL/TOURING Screamin Eagle (rotor & bolt included)
$199.96
1
30017-07
STATOR ASSY, 40 AMP, 3 PHASE (larger then 2006, fits 2007 and up as well as above rotor)
$113.60
1
39929-06B
CHAIN TENSIONER ASSY (upgraded part)
$74.52
4
3050
SCREW, CAP TORX, STATOR
@ $1.20ea = $4.80
1
60547-06
GASKET, PRIMARY COVER
$24.32
1
63869-06
GASKET, TOWER
$0.80
Lake Shore Harley-Davidson / Buell - Libertyville, IL
http://www.lshd1.com/servlet/StoreFront
FREE SHIPPING $500 IN MERCHANDISE AND OVER
Orders Sent Via UPS
Through 3-31-2012
(Offer US 48 States Only - NOT HI, AK, PR or APO/AEO/FPO)
Quantity
Part Number
Description
Price
1
40274-08A
KIT-COMPENSATOR,DYNA/SFTL/TOURING Screamin Eagle (rotor & bolt included)
$199.96
1
30017-07
STATOR ASSY, 40 AMP, 3 PHASE (larger then 2006, fits 2007 and up as well as above rotor)
$113.60
1
39929-06B
CHAIN TENSIONER ASSY (upgraded part)
$74.52
4
3050
SCREW, CAP TORX, STATOR
@ $1.20ea = $4.80
1
60547-06
GASKET, PRIMARY COVER
$24.32
1
63869-06
GASKET, TOWER
$0.80
40274-08A
Last edited by WS6 Formula; May 2, 2012 at 06:18 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,534
Likes: 10
Hello,
I have just installed the SE Compensator on my 08 SG. In step 8 of the instruction I should be able to rotate the comp sprocket by hand. The sprocket will not rotate by hand. All the springs look like they are in place and so does the Thrust Washer. Has anyone else run onto this?
Step 8:
Rotate the compensating sprocket (4) to make sure there
is a light pressure on the sprocket from the springs. No
clearance should be felt. A slight rotation should be possible by hand with the transmission in neutral.
I have just installed the SE Compensator on my 08 SG. In step 8 of the instruction I should be able to rotate the comp sprocket by hand. The sprocket will not rotate by hand. All the springs look like they are in place and so does the Thrust Washer. Has anyone else run onto this?
Step 8:
Rotate the compensating sprocket (4) to make sure there
is a light pressure on the sprocket from the springs. No
clearance should be felt. A slight rotation should be possible by hand with the transmission in neutral.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,534
Likes: 10
During the whole operation, I couldn't help thinking that it seems like it would be easier to just remove the inner primary, rather than go through the grinding.
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Great Job on write up! I did mine on an 2008 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, because of dealer breaking a tooth off. I won't mentioned the dealers name, but I am skeptable of most. I should have installed the improved tensioner, apart we go again!
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 484
Likes: 2
From: Alabama
Improved tensioner needed here too! And Apart we go again, Chattering Chattering Chattering at steady crusing speeds after 25 miles When parts are all heated and swelled up. May also try to add a few holes somewhere to aid lubrication of the moving sliding cam on the shaft splines!