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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:01 AM
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I buy the majority of my items from the US as well. The price difference is just too great and I'm only 45 minutes from a US Harley Dealer (Plattsburgh, NY).
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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With a 20% or more difference in the prices in Canada vs the US, you can be sure I'll be buying my new tires and parts in the states this year. Buddy went a bought a set of tires for his bike last summer. They were 450.00 here, he paid 275.00 installed in the US.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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Hey guys, I'm well aware of Deeley's mafioso approach to doing business in Canada. He's sown up things with a deal from HDMC and makes every dealer pay a tribute (which gets passed down to us).

This thread's question was, "has anybody had success in replacing the stock compensator with a SE (with or without the $100 SE upcharge)? Our American brothers seem to be able to do this almost routinely...
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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I find this disturbing and thought I'd share this with the forum. I have been looking for pricing for the SE Compensator upgrade on the internet. As a matter of interest I have not been able to source the original part# for the compensator presently in use. At this point in time US / Can dollars are for all intents at par. I can purchase the SE Compensator, part #40274-08, out of the States for $228.00, out of Canada for $310.00. Hardly seems right. I have yet to find out how much my local dealer wants.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Here is what I just installed on my '08 RKC:
COMPENSATOR ASSY PT# 40274-08 $ 217.46

Purchased from M&Ms. Price does not include shipping.

The install is very easy. The hardest part was grinding the primary to provide clearance but it's really not that difficult to do. BTW, I made my own tool for removing the compensator instead of paying the ridiculous price H-D wanted (It's simply a piece of flat metal cut to the right length.).
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRainMan
Hey guys, I'm well aware of Deeley's mafioso approach to doing business in Canada. He's sown up things with a deal from HDMC and makes every dealer pay a tribute (which gets passed down to us).

This thread's question was, "has anybody had success in replacing the stock compensator with a SE (with or without the $100 SE upcharge)? Our American brothers seem to be able to do this almost routinely...
Call area dealers to see if you get different answers. If I have to buy in Canada I deal with Rocky's in London. I hate dealing with the rip off artist here in Sarnia.
 
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