SE Compensator
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SE Compensator
I am planning an 11,000 mile ride in July. I am trying to cover all the bases on bike prep. I have a 2009 Ultra. With all the posts on the SE compensator I am wondering if I need to do this to mine. I have never really noticed anything clunky from the primary. Can it leave me high and dry or just make noise?
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Chattanooga, TN
It doesn't just let loose, just gets a loud clunk that gets louder over time when starting or shifting into 1st gear. May slip from time to time when you start the bike giving the impression of a bad starter or bad battery.
Changed mine out recently, major difference with easier starting and smoother shifting.
Good luck !
Changed mine out recently, major difference with easier starting and smoother shifting.
Good luck !
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: connecticut
I changed my comp a few months back and all i can say is WOW!. What i difference it made. Its like a new bike. It wont just fail and leave you stranded. It starts out as a loud bang upon start up and will eventually turn into a grinding when the starter is engaging or trying to engage. A bad comp will eventually take out the starter clutch if let go for too long.
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If it aint broke dont fix it. I think there are more 96" without the comp issue than with. I would wait for some symptoms before id crack open the primary.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: USA
Wheel bearings already? This is my first HD bike...is there a known problem that the wheel bearings need changing at 15-20K? I got almost 10 on my 12 Limited...
Oh yeah...since am I am asking dumb questions already...what exactly does the compensator do? I know it is in the primary... I do not think my other bikes had a compensator...or maybe it was called something else...
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: TOAK western branch
Don't mean to hyjack the thread...but...
Wheel bearings already? This is my first HD bike...is there a known problem that the wheel bearings need changing at 15-20K? I got almost 10 on my 12 Limited...
Oh yeah...since am I am asking dumb questions already...what exactly does the compensator do? I know it is in the primary... I do not think my other bikes had a compensator...or maybe it was called something else...
Wheel bearings already? This is my first HD bike...is there a known problem that the wheel bearings need changing at 15-20K? I got almost 10 on my 12 Limited...
Oh yeah...since am I am asking dumb questions already...what exactly does the compensator do? I know it is in the primary... I do not think my other bikes had a compensator...or maybe it was called something else...