SE Compensator
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: TOAK western branch
Loud bang on start up (this is what kills the starter clutch), slow speed slop felt at around 15-30 mph, Jerk whe letting off the throttle or quick acceleration under no load condition.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
If you have ESP it won't cost you whole lot and dealer won't even ask question if you complain about it.If no ESP keep riding until it stats to give you problem.On my 07 stock lasted only 9K miles and on our 08 with 35K it was still good but stater went out and dealer replaced it with the recently updated version just had to pay for the rotor.
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Georgia
The dealer replaced my SE compensator, but I had screeching noise when I popped the clutch. Same noise when I'd rev it too high while releasing the clutch. My ESP covered it, but I had to pay for the part, because it was a superseded part. My 09 EGC has 42k mi.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Jackson Louisiana
I just got back from a short (2000) mile ride around Ark. I changed all my fluids today and primary drain plug magnet was almost clean of debris. I guess I can go another few miles on this old compensator. My starter did kick back on me once and that was a first.
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From: Oklahoma
Never saw that with mine. The actual compensator parts that rub together (the cam and sprocket spokes) are actually under loaded because of the weak spring so there is almost no wear there. When the sliding parts run out of travel and slam against the stops, some chunks might be generated eventually, but no fine filings.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Shenandoah, TX
Mine sounded like rocks or ball bearings in the primary while riding down the road, along with the other problems that has already been said. That was at 15K, changed to SE comp. and now have 55K.
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Stage I
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Ohio
SE Compensator Kit
My 08 made it to 50k miles before it needed to be replaced (by the dealer) in August of 2013. When I had difficulties starting in April of this year, the dealer has said the rotor assembly and stator need to be replaced. I have a feeling that maybe things weren't installed correctly with the first change. Any opinions???
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From: Grays Creek, NC
My 08 made it to 50k miles before it needed to be replaced (by the dealer) in August of 2013. When I had difficulties starting in April of this year, the dealer has said the rotor assembly and stator need to be replaced. I have a feeling that maybe things weren't installed correctly with the first change. Any opinions???