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[rheiner]

We have some experience in dealing with comps .. so again for us it will be a wait and see deal.

Does the Baker Attitude Adjuster fit with a Compensaver installed?

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

No sir it does not, we thought about it but in the end the sales of the Baker unit are extremely low compared to stock set up and after a few broke we decided to move away from making mods to the mold so it could be used.

However  after ten's of thousands of miles of testing the best chain tensioner is the stock unit. Not buying the crank failure and bearing failure and all of the other things that have been  blamed on the stock unit. Correctly set up the stock part has proven to work the best , not created any extra noise.

[cmashark]

Even with a good crank a engine like the V twin for normal street use needs something to dampen the power pulse in the lower RPM. Many guys have tried the solid comp route and most do not like the jerky-ness in low RPM and many time it will transmit vibration as well..

Now on inline smooth imports sure but not so much for a 900+ lb bagger chugging around in a parking lot.

I suppose..  just thinking, though.  Maybe its the 900lbs or the length of the stroke....  Like you, I have had more than a few Vrods apart and they are gear driven on that side, with no comp, except for the floating rear belt sprocket (like our 09 and up touring).  With those, they are smooth above 2K rpms.  Am I comparing oranges and orangutans?

I do think the next time I go into the primary I will swap to a stronger clutch and a solid sprocket.  I need to get the trap door replaced this winter so that might be the best time...  I'll save the comp and worst case, its a gasket and couple $$ paper weight.

Chris

[grc]

Actually the worst case scenario won't be fixed by reinstalling the compensator after the fact.  Unless you upgraded the crankshaft (flywheel assembly) when you did the 113 build, the stock crankshaft is the weak link.  And it's not just about the pulses from engine combustion, but also the shock loads imposed by feedback from the rear wheel. 

Jerry

[cmashark]

Jerry,
Actually, I put an S&S crank in it when I did the 113 install.  I just couldn't put a good top end on a stock crank...

Chris

[grc]

Jerry,
Actually, I put an S&S crank in it when I did the 113 install.  I just couldn't put a good top end on a stock crank...

Chris

Smart man!

Jerry

[Classic Beast]

Any updates on the Baker compensator are they still shipping in May? I saw that Bert did a 2000 mile road test and delivered unit #2. I assume this test didn't have any failures. Are the latest compensators from Harley still failing?

[geezerglide]

Any updates on the Baker compensator are they still shipping in May? I saw that Bert did a 2000 mile road test and delivered unit #2. I assume this test didn't have any failures. Are the latest compensators from Harley still failing?

There is quite the lengthy discussion on HTT. They have had some test units on bikes and have gotten the kinks out and it seems are ready to ship.

geezerglide

[Classic Beast]

HTT?

[grc]

HTT?

Harley Tech Talk.   It's a web forum.

Jerry

[CVO2FIXUP]

Ok, my builder just spoke to James from Baker and they are shipping THIS FRIDAY the 8th!!!!!!!!  So depending when you placed your order we can have a baker comp in out little desperate hands as soon as next week.  Could this really be the second coming?

[CVO2FIXUP]

Great news, comp,s shipped out to Aviation on 7/May/15  so we should have them by mon or teusday of next week.  Then in to my bike and feed back right away. I'm stoked as the young punks like to say today. 

[Classic Beast]

Mine was shipped today

[CVO2FIXUP]

Can you imagine the day that you get to keep $400 in your pocket year after year and never have to take your primary cover off again.  What a wonderful world that would be eh! Last time I was this excited is when my very first girlfriend did something to me in the car.  Good times.

[CVO2FIXUP]

 It has arrived!!!!! And all of our dreams and desires will be fulfilled.  ( I hope  )