compensator gear

nascar7613 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 04:35 PM

I have been trying to find out if there is anyone who is making different tooth count compensator gears for 07 and later. I would like to go a couple teeth smaller to get a little more punch on the bottom. If anyone knows of one please reply. Thanks.

glider · Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:14 PM

Evolution industries makes one but it is a solid hub and not a compensator hub. I wouldn't change the gearing on the 96, you may be looking for trouble.

nascar7613 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the reply Glider. My bike is a 110, still asking for trouble? What problem might I create?

glider · Jul 22nd, 2008, 06:07 PM

Wellllll....The 110 is slated for a recall for a few things that HD will notify the owners about shortly. It also shares problems with the cranks the same as some 96's do but emphasized more with the addition of more power.
By removing the compensator and going with a solid pulley like the evolution setup, you are stressing a weak link (crank) even more than before. Crank run out that comes from a poor design has caused replacement in more than one crank in the 96.

Papamte · Jul 22nd, 2008, 06:30 PM

You might give the folks at BDL a call. I know they make a 24 tooth in the new compensator, but don't know if they make them with over 25 for the twincams. At least you'll retain the softening effect for the crankshaft.

Jul 22nd, 2008, 04:35 PM	#1
nascar7613 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 SE Ultra Join Date: Apr 1st, 2008 Posts: 64	compensator gear I have been trying to find out if there is anyone who is making different tooth count compensator gears for 07 and later. I would like to go a couple teeth smaller to get a little more punch on the bottom. If anyone knows of one please reply. Thanks.

Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:14 PM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: compensator gear Evolution industries makes one but it is a solid hub and not a compensator hub. I wouldn't change the gearing on the 96, you may be looking for trouble. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:57 PM	#3
nascar7613 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 SE Ultra Join Date: Apr 1st, 2008 Posts: 64	Re: compensator gear Thanks for the reply Glider. My bike is a 110, still asking for trouble? What problem might I create?

Jul 22nd, 2008, 06:07 PM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: compensator gear Wellllll....The 110 is slated for a recall for a few things that HD will notify the owners about shortly. It also shares problems with the cranks the same as some 96's do but emphasized more with the addition of more power. By removing the compensator and going with a solid pulley like the evolution setup, you are stressing a weak link (crank) even more than before. Crank run out that comes from a poor design has caused replacement in more than one crank in the 96. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jul 22nd, 2008, 06:30 PM	#5
Papamte Start The Engine Ride: 2001 Ultra Classic Join Date: May 29th, 2008 Location: Chelsea, AL. Posts: 36 My Mood:	Re: compensator gear You might give the folks at BDL a call. I know they make a 24 tooth in the new compensator, but don't know if they make them with over 25 for the twincams. At least you'll retain the softening effect for the crankshaft.

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