Replacing compensator sprocket
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From: sand mountain Alabama
A lot to read but I am sure you will find your answer
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/prima...ensator-4.html
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dd
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/prima...ensator-4.html
In God we Trust
dd
Tourer
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I ordered one yesterday from Zanotti. Got a email back they are on backorder. I have read enough about them to convince me it is worth the expense. I don't like the slack in the drivetrain when lightly on and off the throttle.
Last edited by drod; Aug 29, 2009 at 06:01 PM.
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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
Dont know about the "banging" but a few of us have changed to the 30 tooth compensating sprocket:
Dawg:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2806196/tm.htm
Myself:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3121127/mp...tm.htm#3126300
By the way if you contact dawg he probably has alot of info on that SE sprocket. It could happen
Dawg:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2806196/tm.htm
Myself:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3121127/mp...tm.htm#3126300
By the way if you contact dawg he probably has alot of info on that SE sprocket. It could happen
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Oh
Dont know about the "banging" but a few of us have changed to the 30 tooth compensating sprocket:
Dawg:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2806196/tm.htm
Myself:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3121127/mp...tm.htm#3126300
By the way if you contact dawg he probably has alot of info on that SE sprocket. It could happen
Dawg:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2806196/tm.htm
Myself:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3121127/mp...tm.htm#3126300
By the way if you contact dawg he probably has alot of info on that SE sprocket. It could happen
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 171
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From: Buckley, WA
I just recently installed the SE Compensator sprocket and fell it was one of the best things I've done to the bike!! Even my wife noticed the difference! And the starter knock is GONE!! I say go for it!!
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From: East Alton, IL
I took the easy way out. My dealer replaced my compensator under warranty and I paid the difference in parts price to get the SE. It made a great difference, no starting knock, no slack at slow speed, it is like a different bike.
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Rod, Just read the entire thread and it sounds like you guys should have almost a whole riding season on it, still like it? I had an 03' RK before and never had the noise I have with the 96" on start up, it's almost embarrassing. This sounds like an easy winter fix project. I also like the idea of getting more rear wheel HP. Thanks for the info.
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Road Warrior
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From: Oh
Dawg did you have to loosen your inner primary for clearance on the old compensator, seeing how you also have an 08'?
