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[DCFIREMANN]

Well 13,500 miles ago I posted where I installed the new Backer Compensator along with new clutch disks and steels and a new tensioner.  Well while on my way home from Alaska I started getting the dreaded compensator knock. I made it back to Maryland and pulled it a part and the new Baker Compensator took a chit. I took the comp out and it is a series "B" they are now on series "K". I called Baker and they want it back and it is supposed to be under warranty. Before I receive a new one they want to make sure it was installed correctly.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[Mr. Warlock]

I'd be wanting to know why they sent you a "B" edition when they are already up to "K"?

[fastfreddy]

sounds like they are making up dates every week, wonder if any one can make one that will last 

[FlaHeatWave]

sounds like they are making up dates every week, wonder if any one can make one that will last 

And we thought the MoCo had Compensator Revisions

[Trapperdog]

If Baker has a warranty and stands behind it, that's one step ahead of HD

[fastfreddy]

If Baker has a warranty and stands behind it, that's one step ahead of HD

on that note, i had 2 replaced under warranty, the forth one was out of pocket 

[DCFIREMANN]

I'd be wanting to know why they sent you a "B" edition when they are already up to "K"?

I purchased the unit a while ago. I pulled the motor in January and did a complete rebuild. Upgraded the primary drive at that time. I hope the new one will last a lot longer!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[Boatman]

Sorry about the compensator issue DC but are we going to get a Alaska picture thread?   Thanks

[Trapperdog]

on that note, i had 2 replaced under warranty, the forth one was out of pocket 

Baker or HD? I had one oem under the factory warranty, one under ESP, one out of pocket and am looking at another out of pocket. If Baker warranty's the product, I'm in

[FlaHeatWave]

fast, Trapper, or anybody else...

How many miles are you guys getting out of the Comps??

Were / are any of the Comps '14 and later units?? Baker??

What / how much Fluid are you running??

Any add-ons such as Compensaver or HD tray?

Thanks,
Ed

[Twolanerider]

Revision K ?   

Seriously?

[grc]

This is getting ridiculous.

If Harley would start with a bullet proof crank, rather than a flexible POS, they wouldn't need to add an oversized compensator, a slipper clutch, and a rear wheel cush drive to protect it.

Jerry

[fastfreddy]

fast, Trapper, or anybody else...

How many miles are you guys getting out of the Comps??

Were / are any of the Comps '14 and later units?? Baker??

What / how much Fluid are you running??

Any add-ons such as Compensaver or HD tray?

Thanks,
Ed

first one (OE) 15k miles, second one would of been a later 13/early14 with the glue in HD deal 10k miles 14oz spectro oil thats what the bandit clutch people suggested, i under stand why that one went bad and it was noisy!! third one  was the late 14 and had 22k plus miles on it running a full qt of spetro oil, it just started making noise not to bad, but the stator went bad so while it was apart i replaced it

[DCFIREMANN]

Sorry about the compensator issue DC but are we going to get a Alaska picture thread?   Thanks

I asked Jock to take them and resize them and post any or all of them. I think there is about 330 total. He followed the trip on Facebook and has access to the pics. He may be in Sturgis.

Be Safe

THE DAWG 

[DCFIREMANN]

This is getting ridiculous.

If Harley would start with a bullet proof crank, rather than a flexible POS, they wouldn't need to add an oversized compensator, a slipper clutch, and a rear wheel cush drive to protect it.

Jerry

Exactly!!!!! I had a come apart with a few friends last night by the bike lift. I said the exact same thing with a few more choice words thrown in. It is ALL about the POS Cranks they are producing now. I think in the long run all of the changes they have had to make and pay for in warranty it would have been cheaper to keep the stronger cranks!!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG