Any downsides to the SE compensator?

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livelaughdance

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Hi All,
I want to change the stock compensator to get rid of the bag of bolts sound when I take off with not quite enough clutch slip and throttle. Are there any downsides other than the cost?
Thanks!!
J.
 
I had the same sound on my '08 Street Glide since the day it was new. Never thought it was an issue.

My warranty was up by about 3 months and my local dealership was able to get it covered under Harley's "Good Will" warranty. The dealership also applied for a revised design starter clutch and all the other gaskets and bolts. Harley covered everything except a 100. fee and I opted to pay the difference for the SE comp. instead of the stock one (nother 90). The total bill was about $900., $700. paid by H-D

If you go to the dealer and ask, I'm thinking Harley is covering the compensators on '08 bikes in a "quiet" way.

You may still get a chatter every once in awhile, but overall the bike seems a lot smoother between off throttle and on throttle.

Interesting point: All 2011 bikes now have the SE Comp. stock.
 
i got the screamin eagle compensator, and my 08 streetglide feels more responsive, it no longer sounds like someone slapped the primary cover with a piece of 1x4 pine when i start it. for me, it made a huge difference, because the stock compensator spring isn't strong enough. the s.e. unit is far better.
 
OK, so how and what exactly does a compensator do? What makes one better than the other? Do all Harleys have one?

Beary
 
Lotsa compensator issues have been discussed recently. (Gotta problem with my own) I will quote 'smokindave' with the following....
Compensator is the drive gear coming off the crank in the primary. It is used to take the torque load off the crank.
I thought that I had a missing 7/16 wrench caught up in my primary til I started searching and reading related topics in these very informative forums. Thanks to all who contribute 'good info' ....You guys have saved me a bundle o' cash.
Why am I still a "Hang Around" ? Lol
 
You're a hang around until you get to 100 posts.

Getting my compensator changed as soon as I can get my scoot in for the 30K. Looking forward to getting it done. Haven't heard of any downside.
 
I found mine on this forum for sale at $200. Shipped to my door with no issues about three days later, a great transaction. It was installed a week later by my local stealership, paid another 270 for that. Holy crap, this stuff ain't cheap. Anyway, the starts are clean and true, and I can tell a very obvious difference in shifting...quite a bit more torque there. I say go for it...I was scared to do the install myself. That would be a great way to save some cash if you're up for it. Good luck, Sir.
 
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