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Author Message   Electraglider_1997 Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 06:11 pm:        Sportsters and Big Twin Harleys utilize a compensator sprocket off the crankshaft in the primary drive. As I know it, it helps cushion the jerk of the motor on the primary drive chain. Buell doesn't do this and I was just wondering if a compensator sprocket might help the bike at very low speed. My bike is a little jerky whereas my big twin Electraglide is smooth in comparison in very low speed parking lot maneuvers. Any of you knowledgeable motor heads have any thoughts on this??   Jjg0324 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 10:22 am:        Yes, only Big Twins use the Compensator and yes it does work. It takes the snap off the power pulses at low engine speeds. I don't expect to see a compensator show up on Buells due to the weight and added width it imposes. Jim   Electraglider_1997 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 11:25 am:        Might be nice though, don't you think.   Brotherbuell Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 11:58 am:        I'd love to have it. That's the only thing I gave up when I sold the Road King. The Uly has been better in every other aspect of riding for me.   Thunderbox Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:15 pm:        I have been riding Buells for about 4 years now and never had opportunity to need something like that. Does this compensator sprocket do the same thing the rubbers in the rear wheel did on the older Japanese bikes?   Jjg0324 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 07:12 pm:        Sort of, but in a more mechanical way. As you see in the picture attached, the compensator is collection of metal bits that somehow smooth out the worst of the violence that occurs during combustion. I agree that I have not really missed having one on the Buell. You become the compensator by using the clutch when engine revs get below about 2200 rpm. Otherwise your in for some whiplash. I still have my Road King for days when I want to loop along. Jim   Imonabuss Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 07:34 pm:        Buells have their compensation in the clutch, which is where it belongs. Gives more area for deployment than does the crank pulley because of the gear reduction, and doesn't add to unsprung weight like cush drives.   Lowflyer Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 08:23 pm:        I reckon, I don't know what I am missing. Ignorance is bliss. I couldn't be happier with the final drive on the Uly.

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