I have a 2009 Road King that has the original Compensator think its on its way out. Hard starting when hot, hard shifting and extra clunky when going into first. Just put a new battery in but still having issues. Bike has 10000 miles on it with stage 1 air cleaner and Rinehart slipons Some say starter clutch but not sure. To install the Baker what do I need to do this? Tools, gaskets does the inner primary have to come off. I see rotor, maybe swap out the chain tensioner with a manual on from baker. Anything else I should look at that I could replace myself? Not sure if bearings are an issue. I just started feeling a slight tap tap vibe in the floorboards when hitting 40 mph under a load. Do not feel is when the clutch is in and rev the motor. I also see people eliminating the Compensator. SE any Good? Just to much confusing info out there. I have a few friends that are mechanically inclined and I am not that bad myself. They want to help me out to do this. Sorry for the drawn out story. Any info would be great.

 

I have a 10 limited and mine went out at 75 thousand. I put the se compensator in and an extremely happy with mine. I believe yours is the older style like mine so you’ll need the expense kit. Put in a new shifter seal in while your that far. I believe if you don’t lug the motor the se compensator will last a for a lot of miles.

 

I changed mine last winter. 2014 cvo roadking. You will need 2 big sockets, don’t remember the size, around 1 1/2”, and a torch to break down the locktight.

 

From the recent stories on here, if you go with Baker you might need some patience.

 

DO NO BUY A BAKER COMPENSATOR. Search on HTT forum. I have personally had 3 early failures now due to oiling issued and BAKER will not stand behind them.

 

I don’t know why you said that. I installed on in my ‘12 Ultra, it was an easy & straightforward install...

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Originally Posted by TXCHOP

DO NO BUY A BAKER COMPENSATOR. Search on HTT forum. I have personally had 3 early failures now due to oiling issued and BAKER will not stand behind them.

Inout 35,000 trouble free miles on mine until I sold the bike.

BTW, crank run out will kill any compensator.

 

6 thou should not kill a compensator.