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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 10:17 AM
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I ride an 01 Road Glide and currently have 90k on the clock. If I am going to replace the compesator should I replace the Chain and the sprocket on the clutch side as well?
 
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Wouldn't hurt.
 
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Any particular brand to look out for? OEM parts ok? I plan on doing the 98" kit and am gonna shoot for 100/100
 
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I would stay away from BDL Compensator. Just pulled and returned mine only after 1000 miles.
 
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Any particular brand to look out for? OEM parts ok? I plan on doing the 98" kit and am gonna shoot for 100/100
OEM is fine on an 01.
 
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