Screaming eagle compensator install
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Screaming eagle compensator install
I put a screamin eagle compensator on my bike over the weekend , it's so easy I thought I was doing something wrong! The hardest part was pulling off the old one because the strength of the magnet, but I just put 2 pairs of vice grips on the edges and it pulled right off ! Cya
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I put a screamin eagle compensator on my bike over the weekend , it's so easy I thought I was doing something wrong! The hardest part was pulling off the old one because the strength of the magnet, but I just put 2 pairs of vice grips on the edges and it pulled right off ! Cya
Last edited by golfblues; Jan 20, 2013 at 02:29 PM.
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I know that a few guys are doing this but I have to ask why? Is it an increase in performance, easier starts, less potential for a mechanical failure?
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I put a screamin eagle compensator on my bike over the weekend , it's so easy I thought I was doing something wrong! The hardest part was pulling off the old one because the strength of the magnet, but I just put 2 pairs of vice grips on the edges and it pulled right off ! Cya
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My 09 had a bad clunk at startup & a nasty one going into first. Neutral was a PITA. When I hit a bump or pothole the primary would make the clunk again. I opened it up & one of the bolt holes had a chunk missing from chain slap so I made the change. Now startup is smooth & quiet, first gear is a click, no more clunk over bumps & neutral is a breeze. I just added the Hayden tensioner too so we'll see how that works when it warms up some.
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Did the same recently, but I pulled the inner primary since I was changin' the bearing too. Not really any more difficult. Added the Hayden tensioner too. The change in sound went from a low howl to a chain sound. Bike even feels better, but that could just be my imagination......