comp fail
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I'm skeptical if the comp is actually bad this soon. Maybe the comp bolt needs to be retorqued, or primary chain loose ( tensioner sometimes doesn't ratchet up when needed ). Removal of outer primary can check those ( and chain alignment )
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If the OP uses anything that is not certified HD approved it will absolutely void his warranty and it will out of pocket for him if he chooses to go this route.
No question about it.
No question about it.
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Just traded my 09 sb in for a brand new 15 rg. After only 1500 miles I'm hearing a noise that sounds like rattling in the front part of my primary. A buddy of mine works at an indi bike shop and said it sounded like the comp. I took it back to dealer and they confirmed that it was the comp but I shouldn't worry because it's under warranty, and just ride it and they'll replace it before then. After reading some post on here I'm a little concerned about this and my safety. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm running the synthetic Harley brand from dealer, not sure what that is?
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Just replaced my compensator at 86,000 miles. Mine is an 07 but the new compensator is improved since my model year. The rattle you're hearing is likely a tensioner problem, or like someone else said, the compensator bolt needs re-torqueing.
I run HD 360 in the primary, but Syn 3 in engine and transmission.
I run HD 360 in the primary, but Syn 3 in engine and transmission.
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mine made noise from new and got worse and worse with more miles. by the time it had four thousand miles on it , it was rattleing like crazy. junk from the start. i installed the baker attitude primary chain adjuster and it help, but when it got hot and at cruise speed it was still hammering itself to death.
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mine made noise from new and got worse and worse with more miles. by the time it had four thousand miles on it , it was rattleing like crazy. junk from the start. i installed the baker attitude primary chain adjuster and it help, but when it got hot and at cruise speed it was still hammering itself to death.
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