You know how the Harleys “clunk” so bad when you put them in 1st gear?
Well I think I lost mine.

When I did the “SE 103 Stage IV” kit, it was recommended that I install the “SE Compensator”.
And now I don’t notice it clunking when I put it in gear. Am I nuts?
I’m still not sure what a compensator does. But my tech made a comment about how beefy it was.

 

Actually, just the adjustment of the clutch, and/or shifter linkage, can eliminate the clunk. Makes it "slip" into gear instead of "chunk" ing in.

Happened to me last time I had the clutch adjusted, as well as on another bike when I changed the shift linkage and did not have the length quite rite.

Been meaning to tweak mine so It will "clunk" into first (I prefer to call it "positive engagement"

 

Errr a compensator compensates and give you compensation so you are compensated

 

I was wondering if the Clunk was normal .

 

I believe, that the 'clunk' is listed under 'Transmission Components' and you should be able to find a part number. (be sure to get the 5 or 6 speed clunk).

 

I paid extra at my last service to get the special Screamin Eagle "clunk". They said you had to be one of their special customers to have it offered. I felt special and gladly paid the extra money, they said they wont offer it to most people. Aint I so lucky!?

 

I have a SE compensator and use redline shockproof oil in the transmission and still have a clunk. I am sure yours will be back soon, don't worry about losing it.

 

"Errr a compensator compensates and give you compensation so you are compensated"

So. He gets paid to ride?? I gotta get me one too.

 

I have the SE compensator and still have the, err, "positive engagement" (aka clunk.)

 

I believe the clunk on initial shifting into first with a cold bike is due to clutch drag. For those that start their bike in gear have you noticed the bike pull forward when the engine first starts to crank? The clutch will drag until the initial engagement or start in gear until it breaks free. You can prove this by popping it into gear and hearing the clunk and then putting it back into neutral let out the clutch and then pull in the clutch and put it into gear and no clunk the second time. Having the clutch properly adjusted minimizes but doesn't eliminate the problem. There may be a different primary lube that minimizes the problem without allowing any clutch slip at full engagement but I don't know what it is. I may try a different one the next time I change all the fluids (maybe Amsoil). In short I don't believe the tranny lube or compensator will affect the clunk.