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[Robmay]

As some of you already know, I have a stock 96" upgraded to the 103". I have had this grinding, kickback about every 10-15 starts. Sometimes it does it more frequently. We tried tuning it out with the TTS to no avail. Could this be the stock compensator?

[sadunbar]

As some of you already know, I have a stock 96" upgraded to the 103". I have had this grinding, kickback about every 10-15 starts. Sometimes it does it more frequently. We tried tuning it out with the TTS to no avail. Could this be the stock compensator?

yes...

[Robmay]

yes...

Thanks Scott. In your opinion, could it cause the engine to turn over and not fire about the same 1 out of 10-15 starts? Then when I let off the start button and press it again, it immediately fires up.

[JCZ]

As some of you already know, I have a stock 96" upgraded to the 103". I have had this grinding, kickback about every 10-15 starts. Sometimes it does it more frequently. We tried tuning it out with the TTS to no avail. Could this be the stock compensator?

Starter clutch..........they replaced Terrie's awhile back.

They're replacing my compensator right now but it wasn't affecting the starts........just a noise in the primary.

[sadunbar]

Thanks Scott. In your opinion, could it cause the engine to turn over and not fire about the same 1 out of 10-15 starts? Then when I let off the start button and press it again, it immediately fires up.

Yes...  The compensator is likely taking out the starter clutch with it.  Both should be replaced.  But the root cause is the weak compensator.

[Texas 103]

Wow,   I'd like to know how they managed that.

Finally got to ride mine the other day after the switch,   quite a difference.

They manage it by putting hard starting and kick back on the R.O and then putting in the SE stuff but they can't list it as the SE # ...

[Limited Lou]

Just got my compensator replaced on my 2010 Limited.. Heard a noise on accations, so I had nothing to do after a day off and went to the big Harley shop in Ormond/Daytona and paid the difference for the Screaming Eagle up grade.. The Service writer said I'd notice a difference but couldn't feel anything... Can any one feel a difference ??

[SIX38]

Going with everyone's advice, I installed the SE Big Twin Compensator. BIG IMPROVEMENT!!!. After the install, I drove about a mile, everything felt OK and then two days later headed out on a 3000 mile, 10 day trip. We hit nothing but twisty roads in NY, CN, MA, VT, PA, OH, WV, VA, MD, & NJ and the bike, especially the drive train performed perfectly. If you are on the fence about making this change, I highly recommend it.
           1) Consistant smooth starts
           2) Quiet Primary
           3) Shifts much smoother
           4) Nice and easy into neutral
           5) No more banging in the primary
Oh yea, the inner primary had to be removed to install this, poor design IMO, but not a big deal.
Photo shows SE springs on left, stock springs inside rotor.
Tom P.

[SIX38]

SE Big Twin Compensator installed

[SIX38]

This is a photo of the stock shaft extension that the stock sliding cam and sprocket rides on. This had 5600 miles on it and as you can see shows evidence of lack of lube and shock loading. This is likely due to the weak stock compensator being in constant motion, but it's captive design does not allow for adequate oil flow.

[SIX38]

Lots of wear at full travel location

[SIX38]

The peaks of the sliding cam showing plenty of wear and begining to mushroom.

[HDDOCFL]

My bike with 10.000 miles on it looked a lot more worn than yours. But the end result was the same. Very happy with the upgrade.  Doc

[aclass]

My bike with 10.000 miles on it looked a lot more worn than yours. But the end result was the same. Very happy with the upgrade.  Doc

My sentiments exactly,  the MOCO really screwed up on that one.  I hated to spend the money but what an incredible difference.

[DESERTBEAR54]

Did all the 2010's have the new improved SE Compensator? I have a 2010 SEUC and when the bike gets nice and Hot I have this Clacking noise coming from the Primary. If I pull in the clutch it goes away??