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KDL533

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I ride a 2008 FLHTPI 103CI, bike starts right up when cold but after it warms up it clanks and bangs, kicks back and soynds like it's going to self destruct.
Was advised that bad compensator was most likely the cause but when I pulled the primary cover this is what I found.. (pic)
 

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Can't tell much from that picture; you will have to disassemble to see what's going on. You may or may not be aware that the MoCo changed to the cam/ramp design in 2007 which was known for clunking at start up/shutdown; "marbles in a coffee can" noises; sprocket wear; loose compensator nuts and failed ramps. The MoCo "upgraded" this new version several time, first 2011, little improvement; 2014 "Screaming Eagle" upgrade which many owners retrofitted which improved reliability but still some had issues. Both my bikes are old so I have no "hands on" experience but unless you want to consider the Darkhorse "Man o War" option, which IMHO is a "one and done" fix. your best OEM solution would be the Screaming Eagle unit + the updated lubrication parts which includes a composite oil deflector that is glued on to the inner primary. There are 2 TSBs issued, a TSB M-1467 "Compensator Sprocket Noise" and M-1467A that you should probably Google up and read. The problem you are having is only going to get worse and you need to address it sooner rather than later. The part number for the Screaming Eagle compensator is 42200064A and the part number for the oil deflector is 36500034. You should also replace the compensator bolt PN 40272-08A. You need to check me on the PNs. Good luck.;)
 
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just wanted to say Thanks to dolt and justjake you guys are full of information and its very helpful. so when you say your bikes are old kchool which ones to you like? I was thinking about a new Harley. but I just dont know about all the new stuff thats out there and price is really hard to take as well. both my bikes run great and I dont think Ill be getting rid of them anytime soon.
 
grumpygrandpa said:
just wanted to say Thanks to dolt and justjake you guys are full of information and its very helpful. so when you say your bikes are old kchool which ones to you like? I was thinking about a new Harley. but I just dont know about all the new stuff thats out there and price is really hard to take as well. both my bikes run great and I dont think Ill be getting rid of them anytime soon.
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The two I have had are 2002 FLHT and 2005 FXSTD; sold the FLHT two years ago and still regret it. Still have the FXSTD, not riding as much as I have, rotator cuff repair right shoulder, full reverse replacement on left shoulder a couple of years later; getting older but still want to ride aggressively but reflexes, reaction time, weight of the bike, etc. makes me more of a cruiser than a canyon carver. The FX is sitting in the garage at the moment with a flat rear tire; gotta get it up on the left and repair. Never a fan of the M8 although I have a couple of friends that said they would never own on but once they bit the bullet, they have changed their minds and love the new bikes. Hi flow intake, exhaust, cam and a tune and 120/130 numbers and claims of a better handling bike. I am thinking I might need a lighter bike if I am going to keep riding, maybe a Sportster since my 500 mile day trips are behind me now; who knows, maybe a Japanese or Brit bike?:oops:
 
dolt said:
The two I have had are 2002 FLHT and 2005 FXSTD; sold the FLHT two years ago and still regret it. Still have the FXSTD, not riding as much as I have, rotator cuff repair right shoulder, full reverse replacement on left shoulder a couple of years later; getting older but still want to ride aggressively but reflexes, reaction time, weight of the bike, etc. makes me more of a cruiser than a canyon carver. The FX is sitting in the garage at the moment with a flat rear tire; gotta get it up on the left and repair. Never a fan of the M8 although I have a couple of friends that said they would never own on but once they bit the bullet, they have changed their minds and love the new bikes. Hi flow intake, exhaust, cam and a tune and 120/130 numbers and claims of a better handling bike. I am thinking I might need a lighter bike if I am going to keep riding, maybe a Sportster since my 500 mile day trips are behind me now; who knows, maybe a Japanese or Brit bike?:oops:
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Check out a used FXDB
 
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