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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 08:31 PM
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got a 2012 streetglide had compensator replaced last fall , started getting loud bang at hot startup. was wondering if there is anything out there better than the screaming eagle comp. been hearing a little about baker compensators anybody have any experience with those,,
 
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 08:46 PM
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Baker supposed to be the way to go. Time will tell, but initial trials have resulted in good reviews.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 08:57 PM
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Baker will fix it....
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 04:21 PM
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well I think I will go with a baker comp. gonna try to do the install myself . hope everything goes smooth . thanks
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 04:35 PM
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Might as well put a Baker manual tensioner while you're at it!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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Let us know how the install goes ... I may be doing the same .... my bike is down with a bad IPB .... since its gonna be apart anyway ... good luck !!!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 08:35 PM
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Default mines in shop now having same thing fixed

my 2010 is having a SE comp and SE clutch spring put on with a new clutch hub. Also had to have manual compression releases put on the jugs. I have a S&S 551 cam in my list of mods with no compression release (I cheaped out got them without it). mine sounded like a bag of nails dragging a wash board also on hot start ups after only 35,000miles. Hopefully I do not experience the same result get mine back tomorrow. Hope you get your prob resolved!!
 
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