I am replacing the Primary Drive Chain and removed the compensator sproket. I was putting the compenstor nut back on and it started to get tight then got loose again. I pulled it off and noticed that there was some leftover locktight from the first time I pulled it off but there were a few busted threads. I am going to replace the nut but was wondering if I would need to replace the shaft also. The threads arent real bad but I don't want to try to force it back on. is there a lot of torque on that nut?

 

Nut or, bolt? My bike is an '08 Heritage and, a bolt is used to secure the compensator. The bolt is torqued to 100 ft/lbs then loosened 1/2 turn. Then, torque to 140 ft/lbs. You really need a shop manual.

 

Hopefully just the nut is bad. The shaft is hooked up to the crankshaft and you're talking engine rebuild if you have to replace the 'shaft'. Clean up the threads on the jack shaft and try a new comp nut.

 

second the service manual to help thru tight spots.
sorry bout the pun

 

It's NOT a nut that secures the compensator, it's a bolt. Also, there is not a "jackshaft", that's the end of the crankshaft.

 

Hocus-Pocus, might want to re-think your answer about it not being a nut.

 

1995 FXD compensator uses a NUT!! Buy a new nut and a service manual, crankshaft is probably fine.

 

40392-91 to exact. Ten bucks most dealers

 

Depends on the year. My '94 most definitely uses a NUT.

 

Damn, did I say 'jack' shaft?