Compensator?
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6th Gear
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From: Wisconsin
Compensator?
So last week I installed new grips, didn't recalibrate my throttle. Took it for ride last week after grips, rotors and pads. Today after work I stopped for fuel, it bucked hard when I restarted it. When I got home I reset the throttle and haven't been able to replicate the issue. The start up has a slight clunk and slight at shutdown. Is the Comp bad or was it the throttle not getting along with whatever?
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Was it clunking before last week? I wouldn’t immediately conclude it’s the compensator on a bike with 15k. Check your clutch adjustment at the primary and the bar. Check primary fluid level as well.
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Not that I noticed. Never had it buck on a start or have a hard time starting. Actually checked primary fluid maybe 3 weeks ago and bike was gone though at a shop by the previous owner last year.
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The 2010 still has the old style comp in it. At 15000, they are typically OK but with a built motor they only last 20000 to 30000 miles. If you are getting clanking on startup, the first place I'd look is the condition of the battery and connections. If OK and it starting to rattle at startup and stop, I'd replace the comp.
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