Compensator, Inner Primary Bearing, And All Seals
- Thread starter FXDL4ME
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Try finding a Indy in your area that works on Harleys, you’ll find it much cheaper than a dealership.
FXDL4ME
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That's just it though. That IS an indy....one I've been doing business with for well over 10 years. They've always been honest and treated me well. They've saved me a lot of money over the years, which is why I kinda balked when they gave me the quote. Just wondered if it was in the ball park.
liquid_wrench
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$500.00 would be more like it. But getting it apart can be a pain too.
gator508
Experienced Member
Price all the parts it will take to do the job and the left over would be labor. HD here charges $100 per hour, and I understand some dealerships charge more. You can determine if his price is in the ballpark.
There is a lot to be said for a mechanic who is trustworthy, they seem to be few and far between these days.
dolt
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The compensator is about $100 and the associated bearings, gaskets and seals should not cost more than $100 so look like the shop wants $1200 for labor. So, depending on shop rate of $100-$125/hour, shop estimates this to be a 10-12 hour job. Consider the job requires the R/R of the outer primary cover, compensator/clutch/primary chain, R/R of the starter, R/R of the inner primary, R/R if the IPB and race and the fact that the bike is a touring model and not a softail 10-12 hours seems a bit excessive to someone that has done that job several times. The first time I did it it took about 8 hours but I had to make a trip to the dealer for some parts. I have't timed myself on the last few times I did this by if all the parts are on hand and Murphy doesn't rear his ugly head, I am sure I could get it done in less that four hours without rushing through it.
Maybe talk to the indy and let him know this might be a DIY project but the OP might need the indy to R/R the IPB and seal. Maybe the indy would come down on the price if he though he was going to lose the work.
This is a DIY project and the OP could save a bunch of money by buying the parts, the trans nut socket, the IPB race R/R tool and fabbing up a home made tool to pull the IPB into the inner primary case (I have a small press) or take the case and bearing to the indy or dealer and have them press it in. May be able to tap it in with socket; never tried. Just need basic hand tools, service manual and a little confidence; it's just turning wrenches. The only challenge for us DIY guys if the large nut on the trans pulley; it can be a PITA to break loose. However, renting a 3/4" electric impact will break it loose. It is very brittle so drilling two 1/4" holes on opposite sides and striking with a chisel will break it; new nut is cheap.
The OP might consider upgrading the compensator to the latest HD iteration in either case; indy or DIY. Seriously, it's not that hard, a bit messy with all the fluid but not a difficult job.
Maybe talk to the indy and let him know this might be a DIY project but the OP might need the indy to R/R the IPB and seal. Maybe the indy would come down on the price if he though he was going to lose the work.
This is a DIY project and the OP could save a bunch of money by buying the parts, the trans nut socket, the IPB race R/R tool and fabbing up a home made tool to pull the IPB into the inner primary case (I have a small press) or take the case and bearing to the indy or dealer and have them press it in. May be able to tap it in with socket; never tried. Just need basic hand tools, service manual and a little confidence; it's just turning wrenches. The only challenge for us DIY guys if the large nut on the trans pulley; it can be a PITA to break loose. However, renting a 3/4" electric impact will break it loose. It is very brittle so drilling two 1/4" holes on opposite sides and striking with a chisel will break it; new nut is cheap.
The OP might consider upgrading the compensator to the latest HD iteration in either case; indy or DIY. Seriously, it's not that hard, a bit messy with all the fluid but not a difficult job.
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