Screamin Eagle Big Twin Compensator
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From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
The SE comp is a winner, but I don't know about the clutch basket. They tried to sell me some kind of clutch upgrade to go with it but I wasn't interested. Myself, if I were to change the primary ratio it would be with the Evolution Industries 49 tooth clutch basket sprocket with ring gear. Easy install and you get a new chain. This gives you about 250 rpm increase which will give a better launch and a more useable 6th gear. Keep in mind whenever you modify the primary ratios you will likely, or could lose 6th gear indicator or cruise control.
Ron
Ron
Last edited by rbabos; Oct 26, 2009 at 07:36 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Arizona
I got my SE Compensator installed today- Great improvement.
No clunk on start-up, smoother operation and for me NO increase
in vibration any where. Between the new compensator and the
IDS my '07 is where it should have been from the Moco. Nice!
Boxs
No clunk on start-up, smoother operation and for me NO increase
in vibration any where. Between the new compensator and the
IDS my '07 is where it should have been from the Moco. Nice!
Boxs
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 225
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From: Boston area
I installed the SE comp in the spring. I removed it later when I was hunting down a noise that I thought was coming from the primary. When I rode the bike with the stock comp. back in, I was amazed at how much better the throttle response was without that Heavy SE comp. in there. I never reinstalled it and have no starter banging. It may be because I have compression releases. This is on a 4.065 x 4 5/8 120
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From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
I installed the SE comp in the spring. I removed it later when I was hunting down a noise that I thought was coming from the primary. When I rode the bike with the stock comp. back in, I was amazed at how much better the throttle response was without that Heavy SE comp. in there. I never reinstalled it and have no starter banging. It may be because I have compression releases. This is on a 4.065 x 4 5/8 120
Ron
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From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
All is well with only normal wear in marks on the sprocket and cam. The only thing that blows is oiling could be better on the cam to sprocket shoulder on the extension shaft. Mine was covered with red dust and the machined id of the sprocket and od of the extension shaft . No gauling or wear but evidence of running hot with high friction on the surfaces. Even that plastic thrust washer was like new, which did concern me at first. Spring preload is only a few thou less than new , most likely since the spring edges have mated to each other. She goes back on as is once the new engine is completed. Tensioner is still like new, but each time the primary was removed I checked starter shaft play. It is getting scarey play now and will need to rebearing the shaft or something. I suspect that clicking sound that developped recently on start up could be due to this . Don't want to have problems later since it's a softail and a total pain in the *** to get off. Anybody that's been there can relate. Milage is 22000 kmtrs on bike and about 10 on the comp.
Ron
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Arizona
Ron-
I guess I'm not surprized that the specs weren't tightened up. I noticed the
same discoloration on my original- maybe they need a small oiling hole?? Good
luck with the rest of your issues.
Boxs
I guess I'm not surprized that the specs weren't tightened up. I noticed the
same discoloration on my original- maybe they need a small oiling hole?? Good
luck with the rest of your issues.
Boxs
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From: Kalaui Kona HI
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From: Pleasant Hill, CA
SOHB Chain Tensioner finally installed!
Well, I finally got the time (and bad weather) to install the Southern Oregon Hot Bikes (hydraulic) primary chain tensioner. It took less than (2) hours to do the whole job, including test drive. Pretty easy; just take out the original POS, and install the new unit ... after removing the cast aluminum piece that is used on the 2006 and earlier models).
Good news: the irritating rattle/noise on light acceleration seems to be gone, finally! That noise has bothered me since the first week I've had the ('07 FLHX) darned bike. I first changed to a rubber mounted rear drive sprocket; then put the HD (Screaming Eagle) compensator on. Both good things; but still had the chain noise/rattle. Looks like money ($100) well spent(?)
Hope I can just ride in peace now(?)
Good luck,
Redrazor
Good news: the irritating rattle/noise on light acceleration seems to be gone, finally! That noise has bothered me since the first week I've had the ('07 FLHX) darned bike. I first changed to a rubber mounted rear drive sprocket; then put the HD (Screaming Eagle) compensator on. Both good things; but still had the chain noise/rattle. Looks like money ($100) well spent(?)
Hope I can just ride in peace now(?)
Good luck,
Redrazor