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Old Oct 2, 2023 | 07:22 AM
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I do not find anything in the manual for lubing the compensator.
What lube and how much? It was perfectly dry when I pulled it apart but I assume it gets grease.
Same for the clutch bearings. Manual only says lube.
Doesn't say how much or what type.
Doesn't look like either one would get splash from the oil bath and some people run dry primaries.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 06:10 AM
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Yes, grease for both. I'd suggest Harley wheel bearing grease (which is Kendall Super Blu) but don't want to instigate an oil thread
 
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We use the green grease two guy garage its the best stuff we have and we have tried everything
 
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Thanks,
I wanted to at least confirm it got grease. I can not find in the manual anywhere that it says to grease.
I cant imagine the oil from primary could get in there and I have Googled till I am blue looking for a Youtube or instruction manual showing to grease it.

 
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I use blinker fluid mixed with wallet chain lube....
 
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I never lubed a Shovelhead compensator in my life!!
 
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Originally Posted by Racepres
I never lubed a Shovelhead compensator in my life!!
Well it's never too late to learn...

And this is the type grease and size container for beginners!


 
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Originally Posted by t150vej
Well it's never too late to learn...

And this is the type grease and size container for beginners!

me too
 
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