Engine noise
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Michigan
At 80, my bike (14 RK) is turning just a fuss over 3000rpm. Seems to like it there.
Last edited by Bricklayer; Apr 3, 2016 at 07:55 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 344
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From: USA
I ride at this rpm/speed ALOT....open socal freeways make it easy and I need to get places...25k+miles on the odo...so far so good..engine sounds the same as,when new, but revs easier...and I change ALL the lubes in my '15 RGS every 5000miles....yup...6 changes since new...I'd like to try the rockouts...
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 189
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From: Sudbury, Ontario
Hey finally an update sorry for the delay.
First off thanks for the ideas to check. Unfortunately it all seamed ok. Since the bike was warmed up decided to do the ol screw driver to the ear trick trying to find where it was coming from.
Decided it was actually coming from the left side not the right and at the bottom of the engine. I was so sure it was on the right side but decided to go with that idea.
A few searches showed up alot of people having issues with their compensator as 2010 still used a poor version. While reading I kept seeing other issues a bad compensator creates which I have been dealing with too. Back fire through throttle body when cranking, poor cranking and even destroying the starter.
Today I pulled the primary cover off, the drain plug had a fair amount of "hair" stuck to it.
Decided on doing the grinder method to get the rotor out, didn't have to remove much material so worked out great.
If looking at the pics there is some wear which I believe is excessive and then it was causing the parts to bind and stick from time to time along with rattle.
Hope to get a SE upgraded one and install it next week at some point. Seems most people get this one from Harley and it works out good.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...18-40100061--1
Will keep people posted if that does solve my issues!
First off thanks for the ideas to check. Unfortunately it all seamed ok. Since the bike was warmed up decided to do the ol screw driver to the ear trick trying to find where it was coming from.
Decided it was actually coming from the left side not the right and at the bottom of the engine. I was so sure it was on the right side but decided to go with that idea.
A few searches showed up alot of people having issues with their compensator as 2010 still used a poor version. While reading I kept seeing other issues a bad compensator creates which I have been dealing with too. Back fire through throttle body when cranking, poor cranking and even destroying the starter.
Today I pulled the primary cover off, the drain plug had a fair amount of "hair" stuck to it.
Decided on doing the grinder method to get the rotor out, didn't have to remove much material so worked out great.
If looking at the pics there is some wear which I believe is excessive and then it was causing the parts to bind and stick from time to time along with rattle.
Hope to get a SE upgraded one and install it next week at some point. Seems most people get this one from Harley and it works out good.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...18-40100061--1
Will keep people posted if that does solve my issues!
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 189
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From: Sudbury, Ontario
Does Baker offer the complete kit for my bike or would you happen to know the needed part numbers?
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Charleston, SC
Since the last revision there have not seen a ton of SE Comp issues reported. Seems to be holding up fine I suppose.
Baker did have issues with a few early Comps. Springs apparently, but they have revised theirs as well and things seem well. Still early though. Kinda waiting on feedback from users with 25-50K on them.
Baker did have issues with a few early Comps. Springs apparently, but they have revised theirs as well and things seem well. Still early though. Kinda waiting on feedback from users with 25-50K on them.
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Between purgatory and retirement
Just remember, you'll need a new rotor.
That SE comp you linked to comes with one.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/app-c...ts/-J05885.PDF
What did cam and ramps on the sprocket look like?
That SE comp you linked to comes with one.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/app-c...ts/-J05885.PDF
What did cam and ramps on the sprocket look like?
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