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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Had one go bad on me on a 09 RKS at around 20,000 miles. Now have a 10 Ultra Classic Limited. Question, does the 103 have the same compensator as the 96 or has it been upgraded. When I changed the RK's out I had to wait up to 10 days for a SE compensator.
so I put in a stock one. If I'm going to be facing that issue again I want to get the SE and put it on the shelf.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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I just returned from my local dealer regarding this vary issue. My 2010 Limited is going in Monday morning for a replacement compensator. They will cover everything under warranty with the exception on the price difference between the stock part vs the new S.E. design which is about $100.00.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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the 2010 FLHTK has the same compensator as the one that crapped out on you, 2011 replaced it with a SE.

Sorry for the bad news.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Why does this only seem top be an issue with the touring models?
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Why does this only seem top be an issue with the touring models?
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Don't know for sure, but the comp may have to work harder than a Softtail or Dyna due to added weight
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SpiderPig
I just returned from my local dealer regarding this vary issue. My 2010 Limited is going in Monday morning for a replacement compensator. They will cover everything under warranty with the exception on the price difference between the stock part vs the new S.E. design which is about $100.00.
How could you tell when it's going bad?
 
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Mine sounded like rocks or steel ***** in the primary. I have the SE now. No rocks.
 
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