New member here. Any thing I should know about my bike? It is clean and has 37,000 miles. Previous owner added a spoked rear wheel, which I hate. Saddle bags, Daymaker headlight, an auxiliary passing light bar with relocated turn signals and an engine crash bar with cruiseing pegs.

I have added led bulbs for turn signals and passing lights, Custom Dynamics Triple Play rear stop light/ turn signals module, H-D speedo with tach, auxiliary switch housings, auxiliary horns, handlebar radio, MotoLink code scanner and fog lights.

I got a data link Y harness to use the MotoLink module and power the radio. I just finished up wiring 2 auxiliary relays under the seat. One relay will power the added horns, triggered from the stock horn. The second relay is for added lighting. I added a terminal to the P&A fuse spot for the trigger. The relay then powers the 2 SPARE fuse locations, added 4 terminals to these locations. It is a tight fit but it all fit under the seat.

Sorry for the long first post. I am looking for any tips or helpful information you guys/gals can give me. Thanks.

 

The FXSTC is a good bike....

Sounds like the prior owner set it up kind of like a touring bike... in any case, as long as you like the mods, then you're good to go...

Personally, I like the spoke wheels more than the solid wheels. I have spoke wheels on a 2001 FXSTS and a 2003 FLSTC. With proper spoke maintenance, they'll give you good service. The main downside is that they use tubes and can't be fixed with a plug kit if they go flat. FWIW... I've had one flat in 44 years, over 6 bikes, and approx 300K miles.

I check the spokes at each service with the sound test.... if one sounds loose, out comes the spoke torque wrench and I check/snug them up using the "up to a quarter turn, then skip two" method to avoid pulling the wheel out of round... It's really not that difficult. I have rarely found a loose spoke, but do a full check every 10K miles... usually without the need to tighten a spoke.

The 2010 models had a less than desirable compensator. Should it need attention, just replace it with the upgrade comp kit, the one with the oil scoop added to the outer primary cover. That one will give you good service...

Enjoy the bike...!!!

 

Please explain the compensator. Thanks

 

Well, you asked.....


The 1983 through 2006/2007 compensator design (Shaft extension #40266-85, Sprocket #40308-94, Sliding cam #40299-83A, and Cover w/springs #40384-91) had been used on 80" shovel heads, EVOs, and 88" Twin Cams. It was very solid with few problems.

With the advent of the 96" engines, HD decided it needed to be updated. Their initial attempts to upgrade the compensator, and 8 years of updates, were problematic, and caused many to spend out of pocket to replace the compensator...

Harley updated the compensator first in 2006 Dynas (part # 40296-06). They updated it again and put it in all models in 2007 (#40296-06A). These original "updated designs" were vary problematic. There were people who needed it replaced a couple times under warranty, and reports of failure after the warranty period for many people.

Harley updated it again to the #83935-09A. It was offered as a Screamin' Eagle compensator for a couple years, then became OEM in the 2010 models. It was better than the first two, but still had issues.

With the advent of the Rushmore Touring bikes in 2014, Harley updated it once again. This version was far less problematic than the others. It includes a scoop in the outer primary cover that directs primary fluid into the center of the comp, for better lubrication.

The latest Twin Cam compensator is available in a kit #42200064A, #42200095A, or #40100061 for retrofit to the various '06+ Dyna, and '07+ Touring & Softail Twin Cam models.

Should you have a compensator issue, you can just replace it with the #40100061 kit (for your bike), and you would then have a compensator that would give you good service.

 

This is a perfect example of why this forum exists. Experience, knowledge and sound advice.

 

Mr. H is a huge attribute to this site!

 

I just joined and I can tell he is very knowledgeable.

 

I couldn't agree more.

Thank you Hattitude for the endless hours you spend helping others just because you want to. I've learned ​​​​so much from you in the short time since joining this forum, and you've given me the confidence to delve deeper into my bike than ever before.

 

Guys... thanks for the kind words.... but....

I am just an old retired guy who has owned Harleys since 1978..... I have a little experience and time on my hands to read and respond on this forum.....

There are many on this forum who know much more than me... They just have a life and don't read or post as much...

I learn as much here as everyone else....

 

And modest too!