Another Compensator post
Thread Starter
|
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,478
Likes: 12
From: Nashville, TN
Another Compensator post
I would like to know the symptoms when the compensator is going bad. I did a search on the topic, but there were so many different threads, I feel asleep reading though them.
I'm getting what I would call a kick back when shutting off the bike. And an extra pop when starting the bike, when the bike is already hot. Does that sound like compensator?
08 Ultra with 50,000 miles.
I'm getting what I would call a kick back when shutting off the bike. And an extra pop when starting the bike, when the bike is already hot. Does that sound like compensator?
08 Ultra with 50,000 miles.
Supporter
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,419
Likes: 90
From: Vermont
Then you will have to pay the difference to have the Screaming Eagle comp installed. Most dealers will allow you to do this while the bike is under warranty. However, there are the odd few dealers who will only install the stock part under warranty with no exceptions.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 66,948
Likes: 4,573
From: TOAK western branch
BS. The orig comp is dis continued and the SE is the direct replacement.
I would like to know the symptoms when the compensator is going bad. I did a search on the topic, but there were so many different threads, I feel asleep reading though them.
I'm getting what I would call a kick back when shutting off the bike. And an extra pop when starting the bike, when the bike is already hot. Does that sound like compensator?
08 Ultra with 50,000 miles.
I'm getting what I would call a kick back when shutting off the bike. And an extra pop when starting the bike, when the bike is already hot. Does that sound like compensator?
08 Ultra with 50,000 miles.
Trending Topics
I think... your 08 has the same OEM Comp as my 07 came with. These are known to be troublesome, have weak Comp springs & the Comp bolt is know to get loose & start backing out. It can give a loud bang at start up. At 50k miles I say you got more from your Comp than many did. At the very least, pull the cover & torque check or remove, apply red loctie & re-torque the Comp bolt. If you can get a newer SE version, Id definately do that.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Have them change it out. I had the dealer replace mine last fall. Soft 02 is right they discontinued the standard comp and the SE is now the replacement at no extra charge if it is under warranty. Mine did the big bang when i started her up. Runs great now. Big time difference.