What does a compensator do on a Harley Davidson engine?

The intention of the compensator is to smooth out the rough pulses that the engine creates under certain load situations (think about when you lug the engine and it bucks back and forth) and prevent them from being transmitted through the drivetrain.

How does a Harley compensator sprocket work?

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.

Is there a Screaming Eagle compensator on sale?

May be a re-branded S&S or Baker already. It’s strange, but in researching S&S products, I can’t see where they make a compensator. Maybe their website isn’t current or possibly they no longer sell them. Strange. Did not research that myself. Just ass-u-ME`ed. You definitely don’t want the screaming eagle compensator.

Is there an upgrade to the Screamin Eagle?

Even their Screamin Eagle upgrade turned out to be an inadequate solution for most. Some riders actually spent a lot of money to buy a new Harley-Davidson. They had to deal with clunking, loosening Harley compensator, and starting issues.

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.

Why does my Screamin Eagle make a noise when I shut it off?

They may have spent more good money for the Screamin Eagle upgrade (as well as labor costs) only to still have the same issues eventually redevelop. The noise can be heard in the primary drive when you shut the engine off. The noise occurs when the factory Harley compensator returns to its lowest position.

What are the issues with the Screamin Eagle upgrade?

They had to deal with clunking, loosening Harley compensator, and starting issues. They may have spent more good money for the Screamin Eagle upgrade (as well as labor costs) only to still have the same issues eventually redevelop. The noise can be heard in the primary drive when you shut the engine off.

How to get rid of a twincam compensator?

3. Whenever possible, park on a hill – nose down. This will cause primary fluid to run forward where it can partially fill the compensator. If you park this way for even a few seconds, then once you start the engine, the fluid will sling out – helping to flush out the compensator.

What does a compensator do on a Harley-Davidson engine?

Why does my Harley Davidson make a whining noise?

While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans. I recently changed all the fluids over to Amsoil. I’m using 75w-90 Severe Gear in the trans, I just don’t remember if it had a whining noise like that before.

What does wine down sound like on a Harley Davidson?

I guess that’s the redline. The wine down actually sounds pretty cool, like a drag car letting off at the end. But I don’t know if that’s a good thing.

What kind of bike makes a whining noise?

The bike is a 2006 Street Glide. Do these bikes tend to have a whiny trans or should I go back to the Harley fluid? While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans. I recently changed all the fluids over to Amsoil.

Why is my primary chain making a rattling noise?

By doing this, the automatic primary chain will ratchet up a bit tighter if it was loose before this. The acceleration and braking causes slack in the lower strand of the chain and will ratchet it up tighter if it needed an adjustment. If it wasn’t loose there will be no noted difference.

Why does my Harley Davidson Dyna Glide make a ticking noise?

The lifters should pump up with oil as oil pressure builds and the noise should go away after the bike has run a bit. If ticking lifters persist at all times, Harley suggest that the oil pressure be checked while the bike is running. Excessively high or excessively low oil pressure has been known to cause lifter problems.

I guess that’s the redline. The wine down actually sounds pretty cool, like a drag car letting off at the end. But I don’t know if that’s a good thing.

How to diagnose engine noise in a motorcycle?

The first step in diagnosing an engine noise is to narrow down which area the sound is coming from and under which conditions the noise occurs. A mechanic’s stethoscope is a great tool to use when diagnosing engine noises, as the probe can reach into tight places to monitor the sounds of the engine.

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