What does a loose compensator nut sound like?
It just sounded like a rubbing to slight vibration. It can only go so far and it hits the primary and you can hear that and feel it for sure.
How do I know if my compensator sprocket is bad?
The symptoms of a bad compensator are a loud clang at start up, trouble shifting into first or neutral and a sound like gravel in the front of the primary around 2200 RPM.
What does a compensating sprocket do?
The compensator sprocket dampens (reduces) torsional vibration created by the crankshaft so it is not transmitted through the drivetrain causing rider discomfort and premature component wear.
What does a loose primary chain sound like?
If the chain is too tight, you’ll feel it (might feel jerky, especially when it’s hot), but a loose chain usually you’ll hear, particularly when cold, a slap that kind of just goes “tick, tick, tick, tick”.
What does a compensator Eliminator do?
The Compensator Eliminator Sprocket eliminates slipping, reduces noise, and improves the starting and starter life of the motorcycle. It reduces spinning weight by 4.8 lbs. and is designed to fit 07-15 Big Twin models and 2006 Dyna. It has been machined from 4140 heat-treated steel and is made in the USA.
What is a Harley compensator?
The compensator is a shock absorber Indeed, in Harley-Davidson Big Twin engines the compensator acts as a buffer between the engine pulsations, which leave the crankshaft and are transmitted through the primary chain to the transmission, passing through the clutch.
How long do Harley compensators last?
With the unmodified SE comp, you should get at least 10,000 to 15,000 miles of trouble free operation, much improved from the previous compensator.
What does the Harley compensator do?
What happens if primary chain is loose?
A loose primary chain can cause surging, chain slap, and primary case damage due to the chain being whipped around in the primary.
Why is my Harley knocking?
A motorcycle engine knock likely happens because of premature detonation. This makes the piston unable to reach the top of the cylinder and complete it’s cycle which causes the piston to move sideways and knock the side of the cylinder wall.
What does a compensator do on a Harley Davidson?
Is there a tip for dealing with the twincam compensators?
A TIP for dealing with the twincam compensators. If you are someone who is still running the factory 2007-2009 (?) factory style compensator, here’s a tip I’ve been using. I’m sure this tip is worth exactly the amount I am charging you – your results may vary… so don’t sue me if it doesn’t work for you!
What is a twin cam sprocket sprocket?
English translation: This sprocket delivers quiet operation, relentless durability, and refined function to smooth out the inherent power pulsations of the second-generation Twin Cam and M8 motors. Decreased compensating cam lobe diameter yielded a significant reduction in cam lobe velocities.
How does the Baker drivetrain compensator sprocket work?
The new BAKER Drivetrain compensator sprocket is engineered with an annular oil distribution system that scavenges primary oil and pumps it with centrifugal force to all radial and axial thrust surfaces.