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[kraut]

09 went with standard compensator. Had the SE installed before take over. Worn after 15.000 m 

[480Ruger]

Taking mine in today.  Started knocking on the way home from the HD Museum.  30K on scooter.  Throttle sensor left me on the side of the road out west too.  Found corrosion in the old style plug inside the bars.  Hope I can get them to change both to the new ones.

[jeep]

Just dropped my 08 S/E Ultra off at Reno Harley for what it sounds like the compensator issue all you guys have described. Even stopped by my favorite independent shop with Certified Harley techs they confirmed the same thoughts. Then at Reno Harley the Service Writer (name withheld) told me that he worked at Harley and have not heard about a compensator issue. Then told me since I have a Race Tuner Harley will not cover my bike under warranty. This Dealership was just bought by Chesters and I am hoping this turns out better than I feel. 
Thanks all for this groups information...Eugene

[rheiner]

Just dropped my 08 S/E Ultra off at Reno Harley for what it sounds like the compensator issue all you guys have described. Even stopped by my favorite independent shop with Certified Harley techs they confirmed the same thoughts. Then at Reno Harley the Service Writer (name withheld) told me that he worked at Harley and have not heard about a compensator issue. Then told me since I have a Race Tuner Harley will not cover my bike under warranty. This Dealership was just bought by Chesters and I am hoping this turns out better than I feel. 
Thanks all for this groups information...Eugene

That's a joke of a response from Reno HD. Did you tell them you bought a Race Tuner? I've never had that response from any dealer on a warranty claim away from home, and I've had 5-6 claims on the road the past few years. My home dealer would never give such a shameful, pitiful response.

[480Ruger]

As soon as I said compensator they said "we have had a lot of problems and no question we will change it out".  Bad thing they said I had the S/E Compensator from the factory to begin with.

[skippy]

My comp is going on the 07 Springer  looking at the parts book the SE compensator will -NOT- fit the springer or the rocker thats a crock.....

[grc]

My comp is going on the 07 Springer  looking at the parts book the SE compensator will -NOT- fit the springer or the rocker thats a crock.....

I believe what you will find is that the '07 Springer had the original cheap crap compensator, but the '09 Springer was upgraded from the factory to the SE style compensator.  Thus the note about the SE compensator kit not for use on the '09 Springer, since it already has it standard.  Harley has weird ways of doing those notes that tend to confuse most everyone including their own dealers.

The attachment is from the installation instructions for the original SE Compensator kit.  Note that it only mentions the '09 Springer, not the '07 or '08.  You can also verify what I said above by consulting the parts manual for the '07 and the '09, the '07 comp assy is part number 20296-06, the one in the '09 is part number 40370-08.


Jerry

[grc]

Attachment #2.

[skippy]

I believe what you will find is that the '07 Springer had the original cheap crap compensator, but the '09 Springer was upgraded from the factory to the SE style compensator.  Thus the note about the SE compensator kit not for use on the '09 Springer, since it already has it standard.  Harley has weird ways of doing those notes that tend to confuse most everyone including their own dealers.

The attachment is from the installation instructions for the original SE Compensator kit.  Note that it only mentions the '09 Springer, not the '07 or '08.  You can also verify what I said above by consulting the parts manual for the '07 and the '09, the '07 comp assy is part number 20296-06, the one in the '09 is part number 40370-08.

Jerry  what is the part# to upgrade to the SE Comp for the 07 springer  the parts guy and service dept  have got me all confused thanks for your help     

[grc]

40274-08 is the kit number.  It is being superceded by an updated kit 40274-08A I believe.


Jerry


Edit:  The latest kit number is 40274-08A, and that's the one you want.  See attachment, as I mentioned previously there is no mention of it not working on the '07 or '08 Springer.  Not sure why your dealer can't figure this one out.

[skippy]

Jerry great info after talking with two  dealers one finally agreed with your info  they were trying to tell me that the old style comp was the only one that worked on the 07 Springer  . I don't think they know the difference between an 07 springer and the 09 springer  its all in the fine print if you read carefully

[skippy]

Got the Springer back from the dealer today SE Comp makes a big difference , it seems to shift smoother and all that chatter is going                                                                                                               

[480Ruger]

Anyone know about the new compensator that is coming out after the SE - 08A part number? 

[sadunbar]

Anyone know about the new compensator that is coming out after the SE - 08A part number? 

Have you read this thread?  There's quite a lot of discussion of the -08A compensator...

[480Ruger]

Yes and I just had the same -08A part replaced in my scooter which I stated above in this post.  I'm asking has anyone heard about the new compensator.  Maybe what would be the -08B or -09 rev.