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Always liked the way a softail springer looked. Found one with only about 7000 miles. I know the Touring bikes have compensator issues. I heard the Softail models don't have that problem, Is this true?? please enlighten me. Thanks

Myself and several friends ride Springers and none of us has had any compensator issues.

Thats interesting.  The part number for the compensator is the same for both the touring and the softails.  Could it be the softails don't get the miles on them?   

Quote from: tbird on April 30, 2019, 06:47:19 PM
Thats interesting.  The part number for the compensator is the same for both the touring and the softails.  Could it be the softails don't get the miles on them?

It is the same comp.  Some softail owners reported problems when they were first failing lots.  Hard use and luggers had the most problems on average.  Primary lube was a huge part of the problem.

an 07 has the comp with the spring pack bucket welded on to the rotor

if I was to get a bike with that comp it'd be the first thing I changed out

I'll find the pix from my mates 07 Fatty where the comp self destructed

he was going to spend huge and put in a SE Comp BUT OhioHD helped me out

sending me the old comp out of his 08 Tourer 

Are the compensaver trays still available? Looks like this would be a good candidate for one.

I have a 2007 Ultra Classic. I also had those concerns. I also looked into replacing it because it was clunking. I bought this bike used with 5200 miles last July.
I went into the primary for an inspection. The primary chain was as tight as a banjo string. Removed the H/D self adjuster and in stalled a manual adjuster thanks Cali Phil. There was no metal on the drain magnet. I figure the comp sprocket is good. So the cover goes back on. Filled with Amsoil Torque Drive ATF. I also overfilled it by 8oz. to aid in comp sprocket lubrication.
It's a night and day difference. No more noise, and shifts better. At a stop with the clutch engaged no dragging and neutral is easily engaged at any temperature.


                                                                                                      MIKE

Quote from: tbird on April 30, 2019, 06:47:19 PM
Thats interesting.  The part number for the compensator is the same for both the touring and the softails.  Could it be the softails don't get the miles on them?

There have been issues across all models but I suspect it occurred more in tourers because of the extra weight.

not the super destructive pic I was looking for but it should get the point across

You can see in the below pic that the springs wear into the cup and sometimes wear right through it to the point the cup sheds a section that then gets chewed up by the primary chain.



Check the other comp components for wear.

I think Stevia Wonder can see that!