What does a compensator sprocket on a Harley 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.
How do you remove the compensator from a Harley Davidson?
We often use a tire spoon that has been cut to match the length of the factory tool. 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.
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.
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.
Can you change the gear ratio on a Harley Davidson?
You can your gear ratio 2 ways: Change your pulley and belt, or change your primary ratio. If you drop the compensating sprocket (OEM 25T) from 25 teeth down to 24 teeth and drop the transmission sprocket from 32 teeth down to 30 teeth, (Andrews sells one) your gear ratio would then be 3.50:1 final gearing.
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.
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.
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.
Do you need to replace your 09 compensator?
I just finished replacing my 09 compensator with the newest SE compensator (evidently there was version 1 and now a version 2 of the SE compensator). From what I read, you don’t EVER want to replace it with a stock compensator – go with the SE version.