Luckily, i have three dealers to choose from in the immediate area; Annapolis, Hughesville and Indian Head not to mention D.C. and Virginia if i want to go a little further. I'll have to check with them and see if i can talk one of them into it. I get such a bang when i start the bike (2010 Ultra) and when i drop it into first it bangs so loud it sounds like its coming apart. Thanks for all the discussion.

cass

 

I keep getting the "Hmmm" we don't hear a any noise that is not normal" comment, and "These are big motors that generate a lot of noise" comments from my dealer. I have been in 3 times to let them listen to the noise it makes when starting and at 2500 rpm.

Maybe we should start a list of dealers by state that are willing to acknowledge a problem with the compensators and are willing to cover the replacement under warranty? It would give a us a place to get these replaced under warranty+ the difference in cost for the SE unit.
It would also make a proper list to look when shopping for your next bike. Just a thought.

 

I took my 2010 UL in for it's 5K service last month. The dealer called me and said there was a leak and they needed to replace a gasket. I asked them to check the Compensator while their in there. They said it was out of spec enough to replace, so I payed the $100 dollar differance for the SE Compensator. When I started it up when I picked it up I couldn't beleive how quite it was! It was a night and day differance! It also seems much smoother all around. I didn't realize the vibration or noise because it was like that from day one when I picked it up brand new in June. This is my first Harley, I just thought it was normal. If it wasn't for this forum I would not have even thought to have them check it. I would highly recommend having it done, it's a BIG improvement.

 

I had mine dyno'd at Doc's. Friendly staff and the place was clean. They got me in and out early and i have been satisfied with the work. I have several dealers in my area but was told by my indie Doc's was the place to go.