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[mcdonaldroadcapt]

Just pulled my noisy compensator, the first glued in oil deflector model,to find little or no wear on ramps after about 10,000 miles. The previous comp w/o oil deflector had terrible wear. The current rattling was coming from the shims just not being correct to take proper play out of the unit. Replaced comp with the latest model 42200064A that is machined to eliminate shims, and is super quiet. So my conclusion is that the oil deflector actually works and works well according to my results.

[cahdbiker]

mcdonaldroadcapt, thanks for the part no. My original compensator was replaced at 17K miles with part no. 40274-08. I told the dealer I wanted the latest version so they charged me an extra $101.00 and called it an "SE " compensator upgrade.  At this point it works fine, but is noisy (kind of a clacking sound) when cold.  After I ride a few miles it quiets down. I haven't ridden much since 2013 because of back surgery so I am only up to 22k at this point.( My bike is an 09) I am shopping for a ESP, but my local dealer wants around 2 grand for a 3 year plan with wheel and tire coverage. I am on the fence about that. Thanks for your input, and the latest part number. I will make a note of it. CAHDBIKER

[RayG]

The lack of lubrication to the entire compensator has been one of the issues that causes premature failure.  Add a poor design along with the lack of lubrication and things wear out quickly.  I had to replace the outer chrome primary on my 08 with a new 2014 model which supposedly has been engineered to get some lubrication to the compensator which is similar to the blocks you epoxied in your bike.  After I installed my sixth compensator I went with Steve @ GMR recommendation and installed Bell Ray Transmission Lube.  Right now it's very quiet, but things can change in a heartbeat with the primary.  Next time it fails I will contact Sadunbar because I think he may have info on the spring set which may avoid purchasing a whole new compensator.   I don't know if this helps but out here we have a shop out here that makes motors out to 155" and they supposedly bend or re-ark the springs.  I could not get any info out of them but they said they came up with a solution but I have no way to verify that.  Use 1 Qt. of primary fluid and the clutch loves it but the compensator needs more.  Add the correct amount with a high performance motor and your clutch will most likely need replacement to a unit made for the pounding.    I'm done!

[Dan_Lockwood]

I've posted these pictures in another thread, but it shows just how well my original comp from '09 is holding up with around 14k miles on it.







Mine has been very quite throughout its life so far.  I see no signs of wear indicating a need to replace it.  I'll keep my fingers crossed in hopes it lasts as long as the bike does for me.

I know the first oil was factory oil but on the last service that is did about 200 miles ago, I switched over to the Redline HD Primary oil and I put in 45 oz.  I also did the Redline Shockproof in the tranny.  Like I said, I've ridden it about 200 miles since and the noises seem to be getting less and the shifts seem to be a bit smoother.  I also switched the engine oil over to Liqui-Moly 100% Synthetic 20/50 and the motor seems to be a bit quieter as well.  I still get "some" sewing machine rattles between 2500/3500 rpms, but honestly it is a bit better from my Amsoil 20/50 that I switched to on my second change at the dealership.