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[Shawrco]

Did a search on "Compensaver", mostly older info. Anyone running one on their Rushmore CVO? Feel like its necessary? GMR website recommends to install w/new compensator or very low miles. I'm coming up on 10K on '15 FLTRUSE... wonder how low is "low mileage"?

I also get some "slapping" noise in the primary when shifting a lower speeds. I've been considering putting in a different chain tensioner as well.

[Texas 103]

Did a search on "Compensaver", mostly older info. Anyone running one on their Rushmore CVO? Feel like its necessary? GMR website recommends to install w/new compensator or very low miles. I'm coming up on 10K on '15 FLTRUSE... wonder how low is "low mileage"?

I also get some "slapping" noise in the primary when shifting a lower speeds. I've been considering putting in a different chain tensioner as well.

Give Steve a call @ GMR get it straight form the horse's mouth on mileage question  and chain tensioners. When I talked to him about that,he said he uses the good ole HD Auto Tensioner i've been there , done that on all the other tensioners .  I Promptly went home pulled out the Hayden, stuck the HD  tensioner back in, nice and quiet again.

[RayG]

You can't go wrong with getting more lubrication on a part that fails due to friction.  I have the Compensaver ready to install but since I had a Indy install my SE compensator incorrectly I was given a Baker to try out.  I don't think it will make 1000 miles before it fails.  The Indy apparently forgot about the increased HP & TQ on the S&S 124.  Baker does not recommend them on big HP motors.  Oh yeah looking for another shop as well. That is compensator #7 but I have 90,000 miles on the bike. Original went 41,400 and after that they did not hold up that long.   

[Texas 103]

Did a search on "Compensaver", mostly older info. Anyone running one on their Rushmore CVO? Feel like its necessary? GMR website recommends to install w/new compensator or very low miles. I'm coming up on 10K on '15 FLTRUSE... wonder how low is "low mileage"?

I also get some "slapping" noise in the primary when shifting a lower speeds. I've been considering putting in a different chain tensioner as well.

Make sure the chain has the  proper tension and the tensioner it set correctly. . Should have about 3/16" -1/4" play at the top of the chain close to the middle. Mine was making a little noise, had the primary cover off, found it had about 3/4" of play, that's too much had a little chain sap making some noise. 

Moved the tensioner up one click with a screwdriver in the back , all good now. Think you might be able to pull the derby cover off and sneak a long thin screwdriver in there and push up on the chain for a quick check without pulling cover. 

Have seen several posts on how to take the slack out riding the bike. I just preferred to take a look and make sure what was up...Greg