Dark horse compensater

[Hossamania]

When using a solid sprocket, I would imagine one must ride the bike in a little different manner than the average rider that doesn't really pay much attention to what's going on with the driveline. No lugging, some extra clutch work necessary at low speeds, run gears out a little before shifting, etc. Hi po motors demand this, but this should be done anyway. We've all seen the riders that chug their bikes in the parking lot, or shift into 5th or 6th gear way too early and never downshift. I'm sure that's what tears up compensators too.

[jmorton10]

You nailed that pretty good Hoss 

~John

[Appowner]

I have followed the threads on the Dark Horse unit for some time now.  When the time comes, I won't consider anything else for my bike.

[xlfan]

Does anyone know if 32T comp's are available yet? 

[kd]

XL, Darkhorse Crankworks is a vendor here.  You'll probably get your most complete answer by sending John a PM.  Nothing saying you can't fill us in on what you find out though. 

[xlfan]

I guess they are overworked.
Where do I send the PM? I left a note in the Vendor section here, and e-mailed sales@darkhorse.

[No Cents]

  call them.
(920)726-9999

[Hossamania]

I guess they are overworked.
Where do I send the PM? I left a note in the Vendor section here, and e-mailed sales@darkhorse.

So you gave them about 3 hours to respond before deciding they too busy to get back to you?

[xlfan]

How do you figure that? I posted my question 8 days ago in the Vendor section.

[xlfan]

  call them.
(920)726-9999

English is not my native language, I find it much easier to avoid misunderstandings in written "conversations".

[Hossamania]

How do you figure that? I posted my question 8 days ago in the Vendor section.

My mistake.

[John D]

Really sorry about this, but in all honesty there are soo many methods of communication within our company and on the internet it is impossible to keep up with all of them.  Hell, I am still trying to figure Instagram, but my young guys who work for us continue to teach me...  (Not saying I will ever quite catch on to it)

I am always available via phone at 920.726.9999, but even there you have to be patient as we are absolutely running trying to keep up with demand - great problem to have!

Or contact me via john@darkhorsecrankworks.com as I do my absolute best to address every email by the end of each day, if I don't please email me again as I probably did not get it??

Or contact Andrew@darkhorsecrankworks.com or call him at the same number

Old fashioned communication is really what I do best and I know I can certainly get down to the bottom of any issue faster talking things through for any of you, a very open invitation to call any time!

[xlfan]

Thanks, I got an answer from Andrew. No indication though, if or when 32T comp sprocket will be available again.

[Oclaf]

The Dark Horse Man O War is a good unit, less vibe than the other "solid" options, on some bikes we have installed them on, the customers had us remove(they were habitual luggers and were warned!) If you know what your getting and do not lug, it is the last comp you will be buying

What happens when you lug it? Not that I do, just curious 🤔

The firing impulses are transferred to the chain.

i call bull...explain how that is even remotely possible...it is hilarious tho...

I think he did explain it.  He just can't understand it for you.  Remove a compensator, replace it with a solid sprocket and lug it with heavy throttle under 2500 rpm.  The vibration you feel is what koko described working it's way down the driveline (through the chain first of course). A compensator absorbs (compensates) the vibration (hard push) caused by power stroke compression. HD uses ramps and springs, DH uses a type of rubber coupling.

Firing impulses and lugging engine are two separate meanings in my world, but hey, read it how one wants to...