dark horse compensator
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rode again today, I'm liking the way it is working. very smooth, but as I said before , its new. even the SE ones work well new. there are a whole lot less moving parts, on the BDL one thats for sure!! I would consider this one as a replacement, based on what I'm seeing so far
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The adhesive and caulk gun adapter are still available from New Castle H-D.
https://shop.newcastlehd.com/
11100088 for adhesive
11100075 for caulk gun adapter
https://shop.newcastlehd.com/
11100088 for adhesive
11100075 for caulk gun adapter
Sorry I didn't consider that scenario. 15K a year is quite respectable. My mileage has dropped somewhat because I am working in the northwest and the weather here often is rainy. I'll ride home in the rain, but I try not to leave home riding in the rain.
Keep us informed, I'm very curious if they've solved the lock-up problem. If it pans out I'll see if I can sell the SE and go that route.
rode again today, I'm liking the way it is working. very smooth, but as I said before , its new. even the SE ones work well new. there are a whole lot less moving parts, on the BDL one thats for sure!! I would consider this one as a replacement, based on what I'm seeing so far
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200.00 and ordered it right from BDL easy it install took about an hour
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He is riding a 2008. He must have retired, took him five years to put 40K on it, now in one year he is projecting he'll do 20K. I have an '09 that has 40K on it that this has the stock comp in it. I have an SE set up still in the box setting in the garage for when it decides to go belly up. It's the pre-14 SE, so I'm in no hurry to install it. The BDL system looks interesting, I will be looking for feed back on that as users get some miles on it.
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Long story short...The latest Screaming Eagle upgraded compensator design has an oil trough that is glued to the inside of the primary to catch and direct oil to the compensator. Some said that Harley stopped selling the specialized glue with the kit prompting people to have to take the bike to a dealership.
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you have to use glue to stick the new comp to the flywheels, harley was recommending velcro as it makes changing them easier, seeing as how often they need changing!!
only kidding!! rick has the answer
only kidding!! rick has the answer
Last edited by harleycharlie1992; Feb 10, 2014 at 01:08 PM.