Problems with Compensator
6th Gear
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From: Plant City Fl.
I have a good one for you guys, My 08 ultra was chewing up ring gears and starter clutches like a school of Piranha... Did the SE compensator, another ring gear, starter clutch and even replaced the chain tentioner with a Hayden tentioner all seem to work well together, but I noticed a noise that kinda sounds like an exhaust leak when I first hit the throttle when sitting still and (I feel stupid saying this) when I slow down to say go around a corner and down shift to 1st gear as I accelerate the bike feels like I have the brakes on ie; no power right thru 2nd gear then it's fine....Any ideas?????
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 116
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From: West Branch, Michigan
Please Recall Harley-Davidson
There should be hundred of thousands replying to this, wake the Puck Up Harley!!!
Replacing my Compensator, and putting in a Baker.
The supposidly great Screamin Eagle Compensator is NO Better than Stock!
Look, love my Harley like everyone else!
Your Not Bashing the Great HD when they Know there is a Problem, and Refuses to Correct or Recall the Compensator that could Distroy your engine!!!
Replacing my Compensator, and putting in a Baker.
The supposidly great Screamin Eagle Compensator is NO Better than Stock!
Look, love my Harley like everyone else!
Your Not Bashing the Great HD when they Know there is a Problem, and Refuses to Correct or Recall the Compensator that could Distroy your engine!!!
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From: Oklahoma
Old thread. I installed the latest Harley comp but have put few miles on it so far. It is doing a fine job so far. I have never heard of a total comp failure so the bike wouldn't move, so a safety recall is pretty tough. The ABS failure is another situation. A safety device that has the potential to FAIL the brake should be recalled. Harley's fluid change is hardly a "fix". Both the comp and the ABS look ripe for class action suits to me, but I'm not a lawyer.
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Cruiser
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From: South Carolina
I know this is an old thread, but it is still here, or I wouldn't be reading it. I have a 2011 Ultra Limited with approximately 65,000 miles. I bought it with about 50,000 so I have no history of any service or upgrades. My question is exactly what part of the compensator fails? From all the comments it seems to be the bolt coming loose that starts all the problems. So, if I check the bolt for the correct torque will that eliminate the problem?
I also see that several people suggest that the 2011's have the SE compensator, but a quick google search states that it does not.
Just trying to stay ahead of the game. BTW I have years of mechanical experience on cars, boats and motorcycles.
Thanks for the advice and go for a ride asap!
I also see that several people suggest that the 2011's have the SE compensator, but a quick google search states that it does not.
Just trying to stay ahead of the game. BTW I have years of mechanical experience on cars, boats and motorcycles.
Thanks for the advice and go for a ride asap!
HDF Community Team
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From: Colorado
For those of you who have had problems with the compensator failing, I would encourage you to report this to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If enough people report these problems, maybe HD will issue a safety recall and fix the problem.
My compensator failed, and could have caused serious injury or death. In my case, I was only going 5 mph, but when the bolt fell out, it sounded like the bike was going to blow up! Thankfully, no one was behind me. As it is, the warranty will be covering the replacement of this and many other internal components that were damaged, including the primary cover. By the way, my bike is only 2 months old, with approximately 5,600 miles.
The website to file any complaints is: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
Please report your safety concerns if you've had a compensator failure! The life you save could be your own!
My compensator failed, and could have caused serious injury or death. In my case, I was only going 5 mph, but when the bolt fell out, it sounded like the bike was going to blow up! Thankfully, no one was behind me. As it is, the warranty will be covering the replacement of this and many other internal components that were damaged, including the primary cover. By the way, my bike is only 2 months old, with approximately 5,600 miles.
The website to file any complaints is: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
Please report your safety concerns if you've had a compensator failure! The life you save could be your own!
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From: East Coast, USA
I know this is an old thread, but it is still here, or I wouldn't be reading it. I have a 2011 Ultra Limited with approximately 65,000 miles. I bought it with about 50,000 so I have no history of any service or upgrades. My question is exactly what part of the compensator fails?
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From: poway
I know this is an old thread, but it is still here, or I wouldn't be reading it. I have a 2011 Ultra Limited with approximately 65,000 miles. I bought it with about 50,000 so I have no history of any service or upgrades. My question is exactly what part of the compensator fails? From all the comments it seems to be the bolt coming loose that starts all the problems. So, if I check the bolt for the correct torque will that eliminate the problem?
I also see that several people suggest that the 2011's have the SE compensator, but a quick google search states that it does not.
Just trying to stay ahead of the game. BTW I have years of mechanical experience on cars, boats and motorcycles.
Thanks for the advice and go for a ride asap!
I also see that several people suggest that the 2011's have the SE compensator, but a quick google search states that it does not.
Just trying to stay ahead of the game. BTW I have years of mechanical experience on cars, boats and motorcycles.
Thanks for the advice and go for a ride asap!
If the comp is quiet, don't worry, be happy. If it's a rattelin, go to the lastest SE comp. They are better..
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