Feels Like I'm In The Wrong Gear
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Oklahoma
With mine, an 08 96 with 41,000, when the idle temp control kicks in, sometimes the second cylinder doesn't come back on line instantly and there is a definite lack of power during the transition. Also, my throttle body had accumulated a ring of goo in the bore on the inside side of the throttle plate. Cleaning that out seems to have improved transition off idle also.
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Last edited by EricD10563; Feb 10, 2012 at 10:24 AM.
I have found in the past that being really familiar with a bike, as you are, can have its downsides! It may just be your bike is a little off song and, having noticed it, you're noticing it more. Could be something really simple like needing fresh plugs, or air filter, or simply a hug! 
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 528
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From: Alberta Canada
The new compensator makes the bike behave much better at low parking lot speeds. It used to almost surge when crawling through the parking lots, but that's all gone now. Also had to replace the inner primary bearing at the same time. She was making some serious noises in neutral, that's why I tore into it.
The new compensator makes the bike behave much better at low parking lot speeds. It used to almost surge when crawling through the parking lots, but that's all gone now. Also had to replace the inner primary bearing at the same time. She was making some serious noises in neutral, that's why I tore into it.
I posted pictures of what my compensator looked like when I replaced it.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Denham Springs, La
My bike has 71,000 on it and I experience the same thing when it's really hot. I start off in 1st but it seems like 2nd. Once I get moving, everything is fine-it's just a slow start.
I've had the SE comp for 30-40k. A thousand miles ago I changed all the fluids and found some bigger than normal metal chunks (it's usually just fuzz) on the primary drain plug. They looked like tiny wire-about 1/8" long. There were 3 of them along with some other stuff and the fuzz was there also. Dealer said not to worry about it but I don't think it's gonna get any better.
Something is tearing up in my primary, so sooner or later it'll be back at the dealer for troubleshooting. I'll have them give a good look at the comp and if there's any question, I'll have them replace it.
It really doesn't bother me but like you, I notice it and wish it didn't do that.
Thanks for the update.
I've had the SE comp for 30-40k. A thousand miles ago I changed all the fluids and found some bigger than normal metal chunks (it's usually just fuzz) on the primary drain plug. They looked like tiny wire-about 1/8" long. There were 3 of them along with some other stuff and the fuzz was there also. Dealer said not to worry about it but I don't think it's gonna get any better.
Something is tearing up in my primary, so sooner or later it'll be back at the dealer for troubleshooting. I'll have them give a good look at the comp and if there's any question, I'll have them replace it.
It really doesn't bother me but like you, I notice it and wish it didn't do that.
Thanks for the update.
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