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2012 FLHTK: Bad compensator?

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Old 06-08-2022 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron750
This bike has been a money pit.
What were the other issues? That comp replacement is pretty standard.
 
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Old 06-08-2022 | 09:21 PM
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Put in. Basker compensator, and be done with it.
 
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Old 06-08-2022 | 09:24 PM
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My comp is still good but, when it’s time I’ll go with either The Dark Horse Man-O War or Baker compensator. I already installed the baker tensioner and did that on my previous built Dyna.

I would go with either of those compensators comboed with the Baker Attitude adjuster…..you’ll have no worries after.
 
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Old 08-05-2022 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by billib1954
Sounds like it. My dyna needed a replacement at about the same milage. I put on a Vulcan compensator eliminator. Cheaper, works great, no more clunks.


Have you had any issues with crankshaft? Or other bearings since installing the eliminator. I want to eliminate my 2013 flhx compensator but have heard stories of failed crankshaft
 
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Old 08-05-2022 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by memphisharley
my 12 does that when the battery isn't strong. I have replaced my battery 2 times since 2017 and each time I replaced the battery i could tell the difference. how old is the battery.
Mine would sometimes kick back against the starter when hot. I would clean the battery terminals and the cable battery ends. It would then start well for about a month, then begin to kick back again. This time I cleaned the battery connections AND the connections on the other ends of the cables. Things seem much improved but will have to wait to see if it just for a month or if it is a more permanent fix. This definitely does not require a skilled mechanic but limited access at the starter and the frame cross member made it a time consuming, fiddly job.
 
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Old 08-06-2022 | 04:33 PM
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No issues with sprocket. 110/120 tq. Did break a belt on a 1/2 powershift.

Bill
 
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Old 08-09-2022 | 01:02 AM
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Just started to tear into my 2011 FLHTK, witch should be the same as your bike ( 103 ) , As stated above by My Fav Rk mine has the HD SE comp. The problem I have now is trying to find a torx bit for that bolt. HF, Rual King, Napa and Tractor Supply in my area does not carry them that big.


 
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Old 08-09-2022 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by N1265
Just started to tear into my 2011 FLHTK, witch should be the same as your bike ( 103 ) , As stated above by My Fav Rk mine has the HD SE comp. The problem I have now is trying to find a torx bit for that bolt. HF, Rual King, Napa and Tractor Supply in my area does not carry them that big.


https://www.denniskirk.com/jims/comp...prd/284321.sku
 
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Old 08-09-2022 | 09:26 AM
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Local Harbor freight should had a 1/2 impact set that goes up T70.
 
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Old 08-09-2022 | 02:56 PM
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my local autozone has it in stock. may wanna check yours.
 


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