Anyone using one of the new style SE Compensators, part number 42200064A? I'm doing a replacement and see that this is the one listed for 2007 FLHTCU. Is this one any good? or will it fail like all the rest??

 

If you can afford a few extra bucks go with the Baker unit. On my 08 RK I replaced the stock comp when it failed with a SE comp. When that started to fail after 30,000 miles I installed the new and improved SE comp your looking at with the glue in plastic oil diverter. I think you will need a new rotor to make it work as well if yours is still stock. When that started to make noise after 40,000 miles I bit the bullet and installed the Baker unit. Much quieter unit and hopefully it's going to hold

 

put a baker in it

 

I'm using that new compensator in mine and like BB59 says you will need the new rotor and glue in the deflector. Unfortunately H-D won't sell the adhesive or applicators anymore, but they are available online through other sources. I believe JB Weld or any other oil and heat resistant heavy duty epoxy will work as there is not a whole lot of pressure on that deflector. I am sure that you could probably take the primary cover in to the dealer and as long as you buy the compensator kit from them, they should be able to glue the deflector in for you.

On mine it is noisy when cold at idle, but quiets down after that. No other problems so far.

 

That part number you gave might work if you have an SE comp already installed.

If you are replacing the original you would need Part Number 40100061 which comes with the spring pack and rotor included.

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Same with me, noisy when cold at idle then quiets down after warming up. The noise is the chain tensioner is a little loose when it is cold. Then tightens up when warm. Tried tightening it up one notch but then it whines a lot which supposedly is not good. So I loosened it back up. Would like to eventually put in the Baker tensioner.

 

Put in the pre-glued thingy comp in my '07. Been working flawless.
Glad I never did the glue in thing, though. Seems like a cheesy way to go.

 

The "pre-glued thingy comp" has a problem where lubricant does not get into the center of it, causing galling and rust. Well documented. I had one on mine and when I replaced it with the latest one, it was nearly dry in there and had red rust going on. I used Syn3 oil but its the same with any oil since it just won't make it in there.

The glued in deflector is actually well made and once glued in, it aint comin' out. There seems to be a misunderstanding about the deflector, buts its unfounded as there is not a lot of oil pressure there, plus it won't move or break off anyway. At least not with the specified glue.