Compensator Kit

Hill202 · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:59 AM

My bike has 3000 miles on it. Is this something I need to consider doing? What are the symptoms?

Thanks

glider · Jun 16th, 2009, 09:02 AM

It's not a necessity to do but if the sloppiness of the primary drive bothers you or the noise it makes at start up is a problem then you could consider this option.

ironmark · Sep 4th, 2009, 11:14 AM

I just had the dealer install the SE compensator kit in my 08 RG & I could notice the difference right away , there is no more starter clunk and the primary noise is gone & the bike seems to be smooth @ lower RPMs . The bike was jerkey @ lower speeds like parking lots situations or taking off @ a lower (1500 or below) RPM , I used to have to engage & disengage the clutch when @ slower speeds so I could coast through the parking lot but that seems better now , also it may just be me but it seems that the bike has more power & zip like it is getting more power transfered to the clutch , I would have to get it dynoed again just to see if the bike has more tourqe

this upgrade get 2 thumbs up IMO

PigSnot · Sep 4th, 2009, 10:50 PM

My 07 RK has the ‘rattling box of rocks’ syndrome. I’m assuming I’m hearing drive train noise, but not sure what ‘pinging’ sounds like.
Been mulling over whether to do a compensator or IDS upgrade. Seems the compensator route is best, as gs34 (and others) seem very happy with it on the 07 FLHTC with no IDS, and now Ironmark weights in very positively having it installed on 08 RG (which would have come with IDS?). It seems to make sense to address the issue at the source, rather than the rear with the IDS, and the ‘starter knock’ elimination is an added bonus. Yet, I read some have opted for the IDS upgrade on 07’s and are also quite pleased.
Leaning towards the compensator kit, but still open to opinions, what special tools and socket sizes are required? I know of the primary drive locking tool (HD48219), 13/16 for the compensator and 1-3/16 inch socket for the clutch hub, with breaker bar and some pipe for leverage. Do these come off without use of heat or impact wrench? Thanks.

glider · Sep 5th, 2009, 07:45 AM

The IDS will eliminate most all the noise problems in the 07 bikes except for the starter bang on start up, that will be compensator that will do that. I would go for the IDS and do the compensator if you feel that it's needed to eliminate the started bang or any compensator rattling you may have.

Fourdogs · Sep 5th, 2009, 12:33 PM

ok so its only for the 6 speed transmissions and the 96...what if we upgraded to a 96..then is it workable...just like one of the other guys here...now i want one...lol I have a 04 RK...with a 96 upgrade.

Bud White · Sep 5th, 2009, 05:38 PM

crank shaft is little different on 96 thats why only for it the splines are what is different

Joker1450 · Sep 15th, 2009, 01:57 PM

I would like to upgrade my OEM compensator on my Road King 08.

One question.....to change the alternator rotor is it necessary remove the inner primary housing?

thank you!

glider · Sep 15th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Just the outer should do it.

Bud White · Sep 15th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Somewhere it was said that there is casting flash you have to remove to change it with out pulling the inner primary

Jun 16th, 2009, 08:59 AM	#20
Hill202 Moderators Ride: 2009 Soft Tail Join Date: Apr 26th, 2009 Location: Peachtree City, Ga Posts: 243 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit My bike has 3000 miles on it. Is this something I need to consider doing? What are the symptoms? Thanks

Jun 16th, 2009, 09:02 AM	#21
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit It's not a necessity to do but if the sloppiness of the primary drive bothers you or the noise it makes at start up is a problem then you could consider this option.

Sep 4th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#22
ironmark Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 Road Glide Join Date: Sep 14th, 2008 Location: Jackson , MI Posts: 348 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit I just had the dealer install the SE compensator kit in my 08 RG & I could notice the difference right away , there is no more starter clunk and the primary noise is gone & the bike seems to be smooth @ lower RPMs . The bike was jerkey @ lower speeds like parking lots situations or taking off @ a lower (1500 or below) RPM , I used to have to engage & disengage the clutch when @ slower speeds so I could coast through the parking lot but that seems better now , also it may just be me but it seems that the bike has more power & zip like it is getting more power transfered to the clutch , I would have to get it dynoed again just to see if the bike has more tourqe this upgrade get 2 thumbs up IMO

Sep 4th, 2009, 10:50 PM	#23
PigSnot Contributor$ Ride: 07 FLHR Join Date: Jun 15th, 2009 Location: GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Ontario, Canada Posts: 93 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit My 07 RK has the ‘rattling box of rocks’ syndrome. I’m assuming I’m hearing drive train noise, but not sure what ‘pinging’ sounds like. Been mulling over whether to do a compensator or IDS upgrade. Seems the compensator route is best, as gs34 (and others) seem very happy with it on the 07 FLHTC with no IDS, and now Ironmark weights in very positively having it installed on 08 RG (which would have come with IDS?). It seems to make sense to address the issue at the source, rather than the rear with the IDS, and the ‘starter knock’ elimination is an added bonus. Yet, I read some have opted for the IDS upgrade on 07’s and are also quite pleased. Leaning towards the compensator kit, but still open to opinions, what special tools and socket sizes are required? I know of the primary drive locking tool (HD48219), 13/16 for the compensator and 1-3/16 inch socket for the clutch hub, with breaker bar and some pipe for leverage. Do these come off without use of heat or impact wrench? Thanks.

Sep 5th, 2009, 07:45 AM	#24
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit The IDS will eliminate most all the noise problems in the 07 bikes except for the starter bang on start up, that will be compensator that will do that. I would go for the IDS and do the compensator if you feel that it's needed to eliminate the started bang or any compensator rattling you may have.

Sep 5th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#25
Fourdogs Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Roadking Join Date: Sep 16th, 2007 Posts: 874 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit ok so its only for the 6 speed transmissions and the 96...what if we upgraded to a 96..then is it workable...just like one of the other guys here...now i want one...lol I have a 04 RK...with a 96 upgrade.

Sep 5th, 2009, 05:38 PM	#26
Bud White Moderators Ride: 2008 Road King Classic. Join Date: Jun 8th, 2008 Location: Wayne , MI Posts: 2,985 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit crank shaft is little different on 96 thats why only for it the splines are what is different

Sep 15th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#27
Joker1450 New Family Ride: 2008 RoadKing Classic Join Date: Nov 20th, 2008 Location: Rome,Italy Posts: 5	Re: Compensator Kit I would like to upgrade my OEM compensator on my Road King 08. One question.....to change the alternator rotor is it necessary remove the inner primary housing? thank you!

Sep 15th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#28
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit Just the outer should do it.

Sep 15th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#29
Bud White Moderators Ride: 2008 Road King Classic. Join Date: Jun 8th, 2008 Location: Wayne , MI Posts: 2,985 My Mood:	Re: Compensator Kit Somewhere it was said that there is casting flash you have to remove to change it with out pulling the inner primary

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