SE Comp
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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
You are in a Minority, won't even try to count the ones out here but of at least 10 that I know personally and Ride with with 2007-2010 Tourings Models have all experienced problems with the Stock Compensator .. Myself on Both the 08 EGS and the 09 Ultra ... If this Dealer only says 3 he is just an expert of denying a needed replacement service .. Hell I needed 2 just for me .. Over a 3 year period on 2 Bikes .. Will add Both times replaced the Compensator no more Banging on Start up and noises from the primary that make you cringe when hear them ..
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From: Wilkes Co.- N.C.
You are in a Minority, won't even try to count the ones out here but of at least 10 that I know personally and Ride with with 2007-2010 Tourings Models have all experienced problems with the Stock Compensator .. Myself on Both the 08 EGS and the 09 Ultra ... If this Dealer only says 3 he is just an expert of denying a needed replacement service .. Hell I needed 2 just for me .. Over a 3 year period on 2 Bikes .. Will add Both times replaced the Compensator no more Banging on Start up and noises from the primary that make you cringe when hear them ..
Yep....all my bangin and other noises and problems went away when i changed mine....good upgrade...
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I don't have the loud startup noise,some time during slight accelleration it feels as if my clutch slips,however the rpms do not go up,so its not the clutch,and my drive belt is tight,I just wonder if that's the compensator slipping?
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Road Warrior
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From: currently an Okie
Not comp
The compensator has very limited travel. There's no way it can give enough for you to detect it. Most likely the clutch.
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From: CHILLIWACK B.C CANADA: have a u.s shipping adress
8000 km on mine and its done....i have the creep by my p/u in the driveway to get to my garage( just a few inches on iether side) so i feather the clutch,,sounds like a can of rocks in the primary!..just ordered from lshd 199.00
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From: USA
I'd like to know that myself. Because I had the previous SE Comp. installed in April. If there is a problem with them any info would be appreciated. I am talking about the one that the part# ends in -08 NOT -08A.
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Past 18K on my 10 Ultra. Most of it was loaded on tour and 75-80 mph in the western states.
Comp is working fine. My son's 06 Street Bob with 38K just checked his and it was fine. He checked it and the stator when he did have to do the transmission main shaft bearing.
Comp is working fine. My son's 06 Street Bob with 38K just checked his and it was fine. He checked it and the stator when he did have to do the transmission main shaft bearing.