SE Compensator Problems
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Road Captain
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From: Charlotte, NC
SE Compensator Problems
I was told by my Indy to replace my compensator with the SE unit. The original equipment unit was definitely making a lot of noise, so I had a new SE unit installed. First I had a lot of loud whining. I took the bike back in and he loosened the stock tensioner. We now at idle it lakes a horrible clanking and rattling sound. If I run at over 1200 rpm the noise is gone. Went on a mountain trip and my other Harley buddies were asking what the heck the noise was. Anyone else had this issue? Taking the bike back again to have it checked out. Starting to wish I had put in a Baker Drivetrain Comp.
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From: lancaster, pa
im on my second comp. se now baker.
one thing that may help is to change the primary chain? I figure with all this comp stuff going on,its got to be tough on the chain?
60k+ miles on bike. When I(me) did the work this last time I replaced chain,hub bearing. baker makes a JUST noticeable chatter,lowers and fairing amplify it a bit im shure.but all in all with 5k on the baker its par for the cource, se wasnt with out sound either but got worse...
im not an expert.
one thing that may help is to change the primary chain? I figure with all this comp stuff going on,its got to be tough on the chain?
60k+ miles on bike. When I(me) did the work this last time I replaced chain,hub bearing. baker makes a JUST noticeable chatter,lowers and fairing amplify it a bit im shure.but all in all with 5k on the baker its par for the cource, se wasnt with out sound either but got worse...
im not an expert.
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Road Captain
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From: Charlotte, NC
My Indy is a moonlighting Harley mechanic, I doubt he was low on torque, but I will be having him check it out tonight. I thought this change would have been simple process and I would have a nice quiet Primary.
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I'll be damned, the last one I saw was 140 ftlbs. Bakers was 140 ftlbs when mine went in.
175 Seems a lot.
175 Seems a lot.
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Tourer
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This is going to sound simplistic, but take it for what it is worth...
Got a '14 Ltd, and some time back, I was having the same compensator rattle and knock everyone complains about. Took it to my dealer while still under warranty and said fix it. He said, before we replace it, try HD Formula+ in my primary. Reluctantly agreed, thinking I'd be right back to him in a week.
I was absolutely amazed at the difference in noise. I don't rattle and knock anymore. Even with the EITMS system engaged and one jug shut down, I get very little noise.
Just returned from week-long trip with a several people with both 103's and 110's. It got hot in the midwest this past weekend, and a few were complaining about their compensator noise. So, while stopped at a dealership, two with 110's had their primaries drained and refilled with Formula+. Results?? Two more believers.
I know it sounds like snake oil, and it won't fix a damaged compensator. But whatever the characteristics of the fluid is, it works to reduce the typical compensator knock and rattle we all hate.
Got a '14 Ltd, and some time back, I was having the same compensator rattle and knock everyone complains about. Took it to my dealer while still under warranty and said fix it. He said, before we replace it, try HD Formula+ in my primary. Reluctantly agreed, thinking I'd be right back to him in a week.
I was absolutely amazed at the difference in noise. I don't rattle and knock anymore. Even with the EITMS system engaged and one jug shut down, I get very little noise.
Just returned from week-long trip with a several people with both 103's and 110's. It got hot in the midwest this past weekend, and a few were complaining about their compensator noise. So, while stopped at a dealership, two with 110's had their primaries drained and refilled with Formula+. Results?? Two more believers.
I know it sounds like snake oil, and it won't fix a damaged compensator. But whatever the characteristics of the fluid is, it works to reduce the typical compensator knock and rattle we all hate.
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Road Captain
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This is going to sound simplistic, but take it for what it is worth...
Got a '14 Ltd, and some time back, I was having the same compensator rattle and knock everyone complains about. Took it to my dealer while still under warranty and said fix it. He said, before we replace it, try HD Formula+ in my primary. Reluctantly agreed, thinking I'd be right back to him in a week.
I was absolutely amazed at the difference in noise. I don't rattle and knock anymore. Even with the EITMS system engaged and one jug shut down, I get very little noise.
Just returned from week-long trip with a several people with both 103's and 110's. It got hot in the midwest this past weekend, and a few were complaining about their compensator noise. So, while stopped at a dealership, two with 110's had their primaries drained and refilled with Formula+. Results?? Two more believers.
I know it sounds like snake oil, and it won't fix a damaged compensator. But whatever the characteristics of the fluid is, it works to reduce the typical compensator knock and rattle we all hate.
Got a '14 Ltd, and some time back, I was having the same compensator rattle and knock everyone complains about. Took it to my dealer while still under warranty and said fix it. He said, before we replace it, try HD Formula+ in my primary. Reluctantly agreed, thinking I'd be right back to him in a week.
I was absolutely amazed at the difference in noise. I don't rattle and knock anymore. Even with the EITMS system engaged and one jug shut down, I get very little noise.
Just returned from week-long trip with a several people with both 103's and 110's. It got hot in the midwest this past weekend, and a few were complaining about their compensator noise. So, while stopped at a dealership, two with 110's had their primaries drained and refilled with Formula+. Results?? Two more believers.
I know it sounds like snake oil, and it won't fix a damaged compensator. But whatever the characteristics of the fluid is, it works to reduce the typical compensator knock and rattle we all hate.
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From: Holly Springs, North Carolina
This is going to sound simplistic, but take it for what it is worth...
Got a '14 Ltd, and some time back, I was having the same compensator rattle and knock everyone complains about. Took it to my dealer while still under warranty and said fix it. He said, before we replace it, try HD Formula+ in my primary. Reluctantly agreed, thinking I'd be right back to him in a week.
I was absolutely amazed at the difference in noise. I don't rattle and knock anymore. Even with the EITMS system engaged and one jug shut down, I get very little noise.
Just returned from week-long trip with a several people with both 103's and 110's. It got hot in the midwest this past weekend, and a few were complaining about their compensator noise. So, while stopped at a dealership, two with 110's had their primaries drained and refilled with Formula+. Results?? Two more believers.
I know it sounds like snake oil, and it won't fix a damaged compensator. But whatever the characteristics of the fluid is, it works to reduce the typical compensator knock and rattle we all hate.
Got a '14 Ltd, and some time back, I was having the same compensator rattle and knock everyone complains about. Took it to my dealer while still under warranty and said fix it. He said, before we replace it, try HD Formula+ in my primary. Reluctantly agreed, thinking I'd be right back to him in a week.
I was absolutely amazed at the difference in noise. I don't rattle and knock anymore. Even with the EITMS system engaged and one jug shut down, I get very little noise.
Just returned from week-long trip with a several people with both 103's and 110's. It got hot in the midwest this past weekend, and a few were complaining about their compensator noise. So, while stopped at a dealership, two with 110's had their primaries drained and refilled with Formula+. Results?? Two more believers.
I know it sounds like snake oil, and it won't fix a damaged compensator. But whatever the characteristics of the fluid is, it works to reduce the typical compensator knock and rattle we all hate.