How do you remove the compensator on a Harley?
Now, with the drive locked and the Harley compensator sprocket bolt heated, use a breaker bar with a T-70 torx to break loose and remove the compensator bolt. After the bolt is removed, remove the rest of the compensator assembly. None of the assembly will be reused. The next important step is cleaning the sprocket shaft threads.
How do you change the sprocket on a Harley Davidson?
The instructions for Baker’s compensator sprocket kit upgrade are straightforward and easy to understand. As usual, Fix My Hog suggests that a factory service manual is also available for reference for the Harley compensator sprocket removal. Bob begins by draining the primary drive oil and removing the outer primary cover.
When does an engine compensator wear out?
This is the sound an engine compensator makes when the spring pack behind it is worn out. The engine compensator in this video was used in 2006 and up Dyna’s, and 2007 through 2011 touring models with the 96 cubic inch motor (this bike is a 2009 Road King). Feel like buying me a coffee? Click here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wg4zdRbQF
Can a compensator be removed from a sprocket shaft?
After the bolt is removed, remove the rest of the compensator assembly. None of the assembly will be reused. The next important step is cleaning the sprocket shaft threads.
What to do if you break the compensator on a Harley Davidson?
Next, you will need a drive locker to keep the drive from turning as you break the Harley compensator sprocket bolt free. If a drive locker is unavailable, you can use a piece of flat metal stock, cut to the appropriate length, in order to hold the drive.
Can a Harley compensator sprocket be removed without heat?
Without the use of this heat, the Loctite may break into pieces as the bolt is being removed. These broken fragments of Loctite can be very abrasive and can damage bolt and shaft threads. This, absolutely, must be avoided, so take your time when heating this Harley compensator sprocket bolt when performing Harley compensator sprocket removal.
The instructions for Baker’s compensator sprocket kit upgrade are straightforward and easy to understand. As usual, Fix My Hog suggests that a factory service manual is also available for reference for the Harley compensator sprocket removal. Bob begins by draining the primary drive oil and removing the outer primary cover.
When did I install se comp on my Harley?
Check out he Removal of Stock & Install of the Upgrade Kit. Click here to cancel reply. Installed SE comp about 4 years/40k miles ago. Took a dump this past summer. Installed new SE comp in fall, now have slight clunking when idle goes below 1K (worse cold).