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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Will the se compensator kit fit on the 02 fatboys?

I did some digging and couldn't find much info on the early twin cam compensators.

Do the 02 bikes have weak compensator?

My fatboy has the 95in big bore with SE heads/cams 24k miles. Should it be upgraded? If so with what?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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got an 02 heritage which is the same bike except with windshield, bags and wheels. Got a 95" with Hildreth Performance heads, SE204 cams and 98,000 miles. Knock on wood but hadn't had any problems out of the compensator that I know of. first I've heard of it.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Good to know thanks!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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my 03 compensator had the springs collapse, = bang/clank..
SE comp does not fit .

replaced the starter clutch , and the spring pack.
some guys add another spring instead of replacing .
btw, it is a 103/screaming eagle heads with 195 compression.
 
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