Having a hard start issue with grinding so I know it's time to replace the compensator.
Has anyone here ever replaced one and how was it? Which one did you use? Any issues?
Thanks.
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Having a hard start issue with grinding so I know it's time to replace the compensator.
Has anyone here ever replaced one and how was it? Which one did you use? Any issues?
Thanks.
I don't even know what that means :laugh: only staring problems I ever had was weak battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by cape cod basser
The comp issue normally sounds like a clank on start up.
The grinding sound is the starter drive. Easier and cheaper to fix than a comp.
Eventually there's 2 things you're going to need for your bike.
1) Factory service manual. Don't waste your time or money on Haynes or Clymer.
2) Factory electric diagnostics manual.
Optional (but handy) is
3) Factor part catalogue.
here is a pretty decent online Micro Fisch with part diagrams.
I normally find my part # and then either find it online or flea bay or a aftermarket one.
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.....asp?make=hdmc
That works great for newer bikes, but as time goes by a lot of parts become obsolete from Harley. Aren't many parts available for my 30 yr old FXR.:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke
I have the factory service manual. I've been looking at the Baker Compensator but damn, $599. Then you need the chain tensioner and recommended you change the chain with the mileage I have. Screamin Eagle Comp is half the money but would wear out quicker and still be kind of noisy... Decisions.
If it's grinding and not clanking, it's a starter issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by cape cod basser
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan S
agreed and some on my 07 are not there but original part numbers most of the time are and you can cross them the majority of the time to something.
Your decision should be to do the easiest and cheapest first. Change the starter clutch. Grinding is a sign of starter problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by cape cod basser
Cheap and it can almost be done without the manual.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB4UI4OgKIw
But feel free to go ahead and change the comp.:thumb up2:
Was the chain and Compensator. Passed on all the aftermarket stuff, too expensive. Stopped to talk with Dave Perewitz and he had a new take-off from a belt conversion so I bought that and a facotry tensioner for $100. Compensator and clutch came out ok. Clutch had some broken spline on the transmission end but cleaned everything and re-assembled without issue. Starts fine now. Next thing for me are the isolators on the swingarm and front of the motor, then an alighnment if I can find someone to do it.
Been pouring on the miles when it's decent enough to get out. just never stops with the east wind and cold temps here.... :mad: