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Old 02-09-2014 | 08:51 PM
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rode again today, I'm liking the way it is working. very smooth, but as I said before , its new. even the SE ones work well new. there are a whole lot less moving parts, on the BDL one thats for sure!! I would consider this one as a replacement, based on what I'm seeing so far
 
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Old 02-09-2014 | 09:39 PM
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If you dont mind shating where did you order yours from and how much did it cost ya?
 
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Old 02-09-2014 | 10:01 PM
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The adhesive and caulk gun adapter are still available from New Castle H-D.

https://shop.newcastlehd.com/

11100088 for adhesive
11100075 for caulk gun adapter
 
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Old 02-09-2014 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Pondskipper
I bought it two years ago when it had 10k on it.
Sorry I didn't consider that scenario. 15K a year is quite respectable. My mileage has dropped somewhat because I am working in the northwest and the weather here often is rainy. I'll ride home in the rain, but I try not to leave home riding in the rain.
rode again today, I'm liking the way it is working. very smooth, but as I said before , its new. even the SE ones work well new. there are a whole lot less moving parts, on the BDL one thats for sure!! I would consider this one as a replacement, based on what I'm seeing so far
Keep us informed, I'm very curious if they've solved the lock-up problem. If it pans out I'll see if I can sell the SE and go that route.
 
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Old 02-10-2014 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Txn09
If you dont mind shating where did you order yours from and how much did it cost ya?
200.00 and ordered it right from BDL easy it install took about an hour
 
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Old 02-10-2014 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by $tonecold
He is riding a 2008. He must have retired, took him five years to put 40K on it, now in one year he is projecting he'll do 20K. I have an '09 that has 40K on it that this has the stock comp in it. I have an SE set up still in the box setting in the garage for when it decides to go belly up. It's the pre-14 SE, so I'm in no hurry to install it. The BDL system looks interesting, I will be looking for feed back on that as users get some miles on it.
I'm glad there is someone else out there with a little mileage on the original design stock comp. The only thing I notice about mine is if you open and close the throttle fast while at cruising speed the comp will bottom and has a little clunk. Other than that its fine so far.
 
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Old 02-10-2014 | 11:19 AM
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I just dropped in here, whats all this about gluing and caulking?
 
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Old 02-10-2014 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bagman1
I just dropped in here, whats all this about gluing and caulking?
Long story short...The latest Screaming Eagle upgraded compensator design has an oil trough that is glued to the inside of the primary to catch and direct oil to the compensator. Some said that Harley stopped selling the specialized glue with the kit prompting people to have to take the bike to a dealership.
 
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Old 02-10-2014 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bagman1
I just dropped in here, whats all this about gluing and caulking?
you have to use glue to stick the new comp to the flywheels, harley was recommending velcro as it makes changing them easier, seeing as how often they need changing!!





only kidding!! rick has the answer
 

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Old 02-10-2014 | 01:03 PM
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Thanks for the explanation. I can bet moco is using a 3 M product and one could find an equivalent or better adhesive somewhere.
 


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