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May 21, 2014 | 08:40 AM

07 deluxe

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From: NY

Backlash???

I am getting some backlash in the drive train when I hit some stiffer bumps almost like the throttle is too touchy. The bike is an 07 deluxe with 15,000 miles on it and it is set up as a bagger. I thought the extra weight of the fairing and bags was contributing, which may be but I still get it with them off. Primary chain loose? Compensator? I have seen both mentioned in numerous threads. How do I check them?

May 21, 2014 | 02:38 PM

prplglide

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From: WI

Check the tension, or lack thereof, on your primary chain.

May 22, 2014 | 04:42 PM

soft 02

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More than likely the spring washers in the comp are weak. Very few auto primary chain adjusters keep the chain on the loose side.

May 22, 2014 | 06:49 PM

heybaylor

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From: east texas

tighten your throttle tension screw..
just enough so you can open and close the throttle with not much effort.

believe it or not , when you hit bumps your hand bounces a little .
causing erratic throttle ...hence the "drivetrain "******"