Any firsthand knowledge with Baker compensators?

Started by Johnny Bravo, March 16, 2025, 02:40:04 PM

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Johnny Bravo

Does anyone have any firsthand experience with the Baker compensators in the M8 bikes?

I have a 2019 FLHT 107 with stage 2. While I am not worried about my compensator failing, it does make a lot of noise. One of the things I kicked around was the Baker compensator, but I just can't find much information about them in the M8 bikes. The issues with the Baker TC comps are pretty well known, but I don't seem to find much about them for the M8s. 

Has anyone here run one, installed them for a friend or customer, have a friend that has one, or any other kind of direct knowledge of them? 

From a horsepower standpoint, my bike doesn't need anything like the Baker, but I don't mind spending the money on something that is quality, if it is indeed a good piece and it is quiet. 

As a follow on I guess, is a new ramp and adjustment to the springs a better route? 

Ohio HD

These two posts walk you through setting the stack height of the compensator springs with HD supplied shims. New springs never hurt. The OEM HD compensator is as strong or stronger than any aftermarket solution. Except for the OEM ramp, if you abuse the drivetrain or have a lot of power, the OEM can break. The aftermarket ramps are better.


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