Compensator eliminator
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 90
Likes: 14
From: TN
Compensator eliminator
After all the problems I was having with the starter kicking back hot or cold on my 13 sg and everyone wondering if I had a weak battery I've finally solved the problem so far. Acr solenoids didn't fix it but removing the compensator from it has solved it so far. Went with a 32 tooth sprocket and clip on tensioner shoe. It's actually quieter than the garbage hd setup lmao. Had to adjust my clutch a touch but nothing major. The kit from harddrive came with the washers, new torx bolt, sprocket and tensioner shoe. Fired right up, let it warm up for a few minutes and whacked the throttle and its quiet. Will ride it tomorrow and see how much better it is. Never will I use a compensator again unless it's a dark horse man o war. Waiting on new lifters and pushrod tubes to arrive so I can install the .574 cams from 🚀 cams. And modify my factory headpipe into a 2-1 after removing the cat.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 90
Likes: 14
From: TN
Why wouldn't I use the hd transmission? If it takes a **** baker and primo make a fairly reasonable replacement. I hardly ever speedshift so the stock unit should last.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 353
From: Tyler Tx
Myself and several others have used comp eliminators for years. I personally cant stand the stock compensator and the unreliability/starter kick backs etc etc.
Most of them make a slight whirring noise at cruise speed but Ive never had a single issue on a far from stock motor.
Most of them make a slight whirring noise at cruise speed but Ive never had a single issue on a far from stock motor.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 90
Likes: 14
From: TN
Myself and several others have used comp eliminators for years. I personally cant stand the stock compensator and the unreliability/starter kick backs etc etc.
Most of them make a slight whirring noise at cruise speed but Ive never had a single issue on a far from stock motor.
Most of them make a slight whirring noise at cruise speed but Ive never had a single issue on a far from stock motor.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 4,671
Likes: 3,967
From: Near Yosemite
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,842
Likes: 16,582
From: Wisconsin, USA
I might be interested in that setup. I just had the stock compensator replaced with the SE on my 12. I still hear some clatter when Im trying to use the friction zone at startup.
I met a guy who had over 100k with a compensator eliminator, trouble free. I asked the dealer and they wont put them in.
I met a guy who had over 100k with a compensator eliminator, trouble free. I asked the dealer and they wont put them in.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 90
Likes: 14
From: TN
yep and after riding it 150 miles today I've noticed the tensioner isn't applying enough pressure on the chain with the clip on shoe. Looking for a manual tensioner
