What is a clutch compensator?
The purpose of the wear compensators is to ensure that uniform clearances are maintained between the friction and mating surfaces throughout the working life of the clutch, so that both driven plates release fully when the clutch pedal is operated.
What year did Harley come out with 6 speed?
As part of a redesign of its Dyna Glide line for the 2006 model year, Harley-Davidson offered a six-speed transmission on the Dyna Glide models.
What to do if you have a compensating sprocket?
Apply engine oil to the underside of the sprocket nut. Replace the compensating sprocket, sliding cam, sprocket cover and spacer. Hand tighten the sprocket nut.
How do you replace a compensator on a Harley Davidson?
Replace the compensating sprocket, sliding cam, sprocket cover and spacer. Hand tighten the sprocket nut. Tighten the sprocket nut to 75 foot-pounds of torque with a hex socket and a torque wrench. Install two new tower gaskets and a new primary chain case cover gasket. Replace the primary chain case cover.
What are the symptoms of a bad compensator?
The company is, however, selling a reinforced compensator replacement kit, part number 40274-08. 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.
How does a reduced compensator sprocket improve durability?
Decreased compensating cam lobe diameter yielded a significant reduction in cam lobe velocities. With the reduction in cam lobe velocities, comes a reduction in wear. Increased radial width of the compensating cam lobes reduced the P.S.I. loading which greatly extended the durability.
Replace the compensating sprocket, sliding cam, sprocket cover and spacer. Hand tighten the sprocket nut. Tighten the sprocket nut to 75 foot-pounds of torque with a hex socket and a torque wrench. Install two new tower gaskets and a new primary chain case cover gasket. Replace the primary chain case cover.
Is there a problem with the compensator nut?
I had my whole clutch side replaced last summer, part of the problem was the compensator nut would not hold it’s torque. At a minimum the nut has to be replaced, you might find more damage because of it like I did. If you are not having any issues with the clutch nut, I would say SE compensator will fix your problem.
How to order a baker twin cam compensator sprocket?
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