Compensator problems follow-up (part 2)

This video is about Compensator problems follow-up (part 2). After getting the bike tuned, I started experiencing rough starts when the bike was hot. After doing research and confirmation from my mechanic, the compensator was the culprit. Here is a explanation of the problem and how I resolved the issue.

[@gerrybubenzer5677]

Finally some explaining why my 07 fxdbi starter grinds when im starting it

[@imac19791]

Glad I could have helped.

[@gerrybubenzer5677]

@@imac19791 which brand of compensator would you recomend

[@imac19791]

@@gerrybubenzer5677 honestly I can’t answer that question because I’ve had 3 screaming eagle and they all seems to go out. I don’t rump the engine often and all have been installed by mechanics. So the next one may be drag specialty or to do away with the compensator and get a chain idk. I have to consult with my mechanic and then I’ll go from there.

[@gerrybubenzer5677]

@@imac19791 im thinking about the dark horse compensator

[@imac19791]

@@gerrybubenzer5677 if you get it let me know how it goes…

[@James-fk2sb]

What compensator sprocket did you go with to replace the screaming eagle one ?

[@imac19791]

My warranty replaced the compensator with the SE Compensator.

[@veibz1279]

Wrong screaming eagle compensator bolt. New one is torx. I suspect defective install

[@imac19791]

I appreciate the comment…

[@98chicagobears]

HEY ONE DAY I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 08 HOW MUCH DID THIS JOB COST AND SHOULD I PUT ON THE SCREAMING EAGLE COMPESATOR OR CAN I DO THE JOB MY SELF.

[@imac19791]

I went with the updated SE compensator. My warranty took care of the cost.

[@imac19791]

Joseph Marton What do you by baker? Is that what you are recommending? Please explain why?

[@imac19791]

Joseph Marton if or when it breaks I will definitely go that direction. I was told that the primary tensioner is a item that needs to be adjusted and the price wasn’t worth it.

[@James-fk2sb]

What year is this bike ?

[@imac19791]

2012 currently 70k miles. This video was around 50k.

[@stevenlawver9578]

Can you eliminate the compensator by going just a gear

[@imac19791]

Sorry Steve but I don’t have that much knowledge. I’m just an average Joe working on my stuff.

[@fabriziotrovato6537]

I see some problem here..... the spring pack is missing a piece (you should have a big 2 halves, 1 medium 2 halves, and 1 small halve on top that is actually missing). I see also that the compensator bolt is not the SE one but the old stock one instead.
Maybe the problems here are related to a bad initial installation....... just my 2 cents

[@imac19791]

Just may have been the problem. Tks!

[@georgebailey7692]

Shovelheads have dry clutches and compensator sprockets!

[@imac19791]

Ok

[@imac19791]

how do they ride

[@chip9832]

How it turn out

[@imac19791]

All went well. That’s why I take my bike to The Ride Factory!

[@Peter-976]

What year is your bike?

[@imac19791]

Peter 2012