SE Compensator
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From: Oregon
SE Compensator
I am sitting in a motel room in Reno after about 2000 miles of riding on my way back home
2010 Ultra....12,000 miles on clock , had my compensator changed at 10K service electively....did not want trouble on my trip so I ate cost and had it done. Put the SE version....could have waited for OEM failure but I tend to be somewhat **** about this kind of stuff.
For what its worth I could tell immediately after the change on starting the bike. did not sound like a Thunder clap or two 2x4 being slapped together on start. other than that......I-95 south of Goldfield to Vegas has construction on it....and gas in death valley is $5.75 for premium at Paramint
2010 Ultra....12,000 miles on clock , had my compensator changed at 10K service electively....did not want trouble on my trip so I ate cost and had it done. Put the SE version....could have waited for OEM failure but I tend to be somewhat **** about this kind of stuff.
For what its worth I could tell immediately after the change on starting the bike. did not sound like a Thunder clap or two 2x4 being slapped together on start. other than that......I-95 south of Goldfield to Vegas has construction on it....and gas in death valley is $5.75 for premium at Paramint
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From: WACO
I hear ya. I put the SE comp on my 2007 Ultra at about 10,000 miles. Makes a world of difference. HD should put it on from the factory. But. If they did they could not soak us for the "upgrade."
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Sacramento
I changed mine after my starter needed replacement. The windup, the slap and kickback ultimately ruined the original starter. I replaced mine at 40k miles. I've got over 50k on mine now and I agree with the previous poster, they should have done this from the factory.
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From: NJ
I changed it at the same time I did this 106 upgrade. With the compression release cams she turns over smooth anyway with no resistance. Even on a hot day after driving it like I stole it.....so new SE compensator is in but I can't tell it's benefit cause my problem went away with the cams.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Central Coast CA
Yes one of the best mods your money can be spent on and it is fairly easy to do yourself also.
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Road Master
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Is there a good instructional post on this somewhere?
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Here is my favorite method:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...it-w-pics.html
Gets the job done with minimal tear-down.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...it-w-pics.html
Gets the job done with minimal tear-down.
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I just reviewed the post, I didnt have to grind my case and dont recall the oem instructions to do so. I remember it looked like it wasnt going to fit, but I started it on an angle and it went right on. One of the best upgrades I have ever done, and the easiest.