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Dec 30, 2019 | 12:04 PM

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Big Dave

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Originally Posted by Touten2

I've heard that a solid sprocket is rough on the transmission. I don't know that for a fact, but it makes sense.

Lots of opinions on that actual personal experience on my 09 ultra has been no problem

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Dec 30, 2019 | 12:35 PM

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Did I miss something?

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Dec 30, 2019 | 01:13 PM

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Did I miss something?

No I saw that too but since the original OP answered I figured what the hell

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Dec 30, 2019 | 01:17 PM

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My first one lasted 80,000. I believe the reason I got more miles is I rev the engine so it is smooth running when doing a slow turn or from a stop. I also try using the slip of the clutch to make smooth turns and take off.

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Dec 30, 2019 | 01:33 PM

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Johnnypop,
What year is your bike? 80,000 miles is extraordinary.

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Dec 30, 2019 | 01:35 PM

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Johnnypop,
What year is your bike? 80,000 miles is extraordinary.

First clue is the title of the thread.

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Dec 30, 2019 | 02:04 PM

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Johnnypop

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2010 limited that with a fuel moto tune.

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Dec 30, 2019 | 03:22 PM

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I had an 09 ultra classic that had over 90,000 miles before I had the compensator changed.

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Dec 30, 2019 | 06:39 PM

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First clue is the title of the thread.

Johnnypop wasn't the original poster.

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Dec 30, 2019 | 07:02 PM

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1993FXSTS

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What are some early indicators that the compensator is going bad? I got lucky and bought a super low mileage 09 FLHTC that is only now at 7K miles. It has a "stage 1" set up, but nothing more than that. I do hate that slam sound when the starter drive disengages!

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