Compensator issues-Anyone else?
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Compensator issues-Anyone else?
Hello, I just bought a 2005 Heritage and it lasted me 2 weeks before it is sitting broke down an hour from my house. Researched the issue and I think it's stemming from a bad compensator. Any advice?
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I have moved this thread from the Welcome section to the Softail Models section as you will get better responses to your question in this section.
The Welcome section is more for introducing yourself & letting other forum members know what Harley Davidson you own, not asking technical questions.
The Welcome section is more for introducing yourself & letting other forum members know what Harley Davidson you own, not asking technical questions.
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I have moved this thread from the Welcome section to the Softail Models section as you will get better responses to your question in this section.
The Welcome section is more for introducing yourself & letting other forum members know what Harley Davidson you own, not asking technical questions.
The Welcome section is more for introducing yourself & letting other forum members know what Harley Davidson you own, not asking technical questions.
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I believe the torque procedure has been updated on the non timken ones. I would not be shocked if it was just loose.
I carry breaker and socket for that and clutch. Never needed to use
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It's a 2005. My 04 Softail still has original. Depends how it was treated.
They were pretty tough back then.
Even with rough fingers, they were noisy which condemed most.
Really hurt nothing.
There to smooth impulses of a long stroke 2 cylinder.
They don't really protect drive train. WOT clutchless shifts will wind it up with a clack.
Got so bad as motors grew the only way the mother ship could get the big Cruisers thru warranty was install the rubber dampers in the rear drive pulley.
PS Welcome to the HDFORUM.
They were pretty tough back then.
Even with rough fingers, they were noisy which condemed most.
Really hurt nothing.
There to smooth impulses of a long stroke 2 cylinder.
They don't really protect drive train. WOT clutchless shifts will wind it up with a clack.
Got so bad as motors grew the only way the mother ship could get the big Cruisers thru warranty was install the rubber dampers in the rear drive pulley.
PS Welcome to the HDFORUM.
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I've read your other thread...
Is your research via internet searches, or have you opened up the primary and inspected the components....?
The pre-2006 Dynas, and pre-2007 all other model's compensator was a pretty bullet proof design. It had few issues, even when pushed to its limits.
It did have one issue. The comp bolt coming loose and or not providing full clamp load when properly torqued. That issue was addressed in HD Tech Tip 122 "Engine Noise and Vibration Complaints", Service Bulletin M-1170 "Compensating Sprocket Torque Procedure", and on tech sites
I hope this information helps with your diagnosis...
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