Best Harley Davidson Compensator Sprockets and What's the Difference? Baker Comp or Man O War

30 Tooth Comp

Baker Comp

Man O War Comp

Star Racing Ramp

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[jamessouthworth]

It's frustrating how many parts on a "premium" motorcycle have to be upgraded just to be reliable.
Once you get one sorted out you may never want to buy another or you'll have to start over. These issues should have been worked out before the bikes even hit the showroom floor.

[jamesdumas]

On my 2010 103 Electra Glide I'm still running my OEM with compensator with 40, 000 miles on the bike. I changed my primary oil every 3000 miles.

[JohnB-kgje]

I have a baker 30 tooth sprocket. I live in the west speed limits are 80 to 85 posted. At those speeds you’re running in the 4 grand range. It like not having sixth gear. But around town it’s great

[landiscarrier]

With the Baker 30-tooth will it throw off the speedometer? Will the cruise control still work?

[toeknee]

I had noise in my comp with the man o war and evolution clutch basket with the billet inner. I broke it down to check for clearances again and re-installed the steel inner clutch basket. no noise. runs and pulls awesome. If you don't pay attention to the how to torque down the comp bolt and use a NEW COMP bolt, you're asking for trouble. the ONLY negative is that my bike has increased vibes on steady throttle at 26-2800 rpm....that's an easy fix-ride it like you stole it!

[AFRock]

Great break down . I have the 30t baker on my bike . I can definitely tell the difference . Personally I am going back to the 34t because I’ve been taking longer rides. It doesn’t hurt the bike but you can see hear it screaming when you’re running at higher speeds. Not saying I didn’t love the 30t because I did. But it’s a personal
Preference .

[Dylan_in_AZ]

Thanks for leaving this review my man. I have been going back and forth between the Man-O-War and the Baker. But until you reviewed this, I didn't know that Baker made the 30 tooth version. I figure with my build (128 Zippers Muscle Bore) that $200 is probably worth the squeeze at this point to add the Baker, unless it's just not needed. Thanks for the review bro, much appreciated!

[davedave]

Not sure while we have to upgrade this component it should be sorted at the factory and a call back to fix the issue no wonder Harley is on the nose 🤬

[SilverIndian]

At your link...Baker compesator it writes for models 2017-2020...
What about the later year models ?

[BikesBeardsAndBrews]

nice breakdown and deep dive man! I honestly have no idea what i have installed lol

[johnnyRackss]

Any words on Evolution compensator eliminator sprocket. ?

[d.sandell]

Dark Horse Man O War Comp is to stiff.. Mine is damaging my new Evolution Industries clutch basket.. It's a great product in theory but transfers way to much damaging engine pulse to clutch basket that bangs against clutch plate fingers then to transmission gear teeth.. At this point I am extremely hesitant with any up grades besides a billet ramp in the stock configuration.. Upgraded Stiffness is not the answer... The Baker comp has increased the angle of their ramp making a shorter compensation distance, so tighter... I can't see how that is better especially if your running big bore displacement...I would much rather service a diaphragm spring pack than throw more money around.

[jstockwell]

I’m not sure I would by the manowar as it seems to be more of a compensator eliminator. I will probably buy the baker or the star racing ramp.

[timschouten]

Hi
And what about S&S compensator for M8 and for the Twin cam?
Any experience?

[NorCal-refrigeration]

It is a wear part and there was a bad batch. I can’t find the recommended miles to replace it.

[paulsmale]

I like the man o war it's an intelligent alternative a true cush drive. Did you find there was less of a clunk shifting gears or the same as OE?. Also imagine the take up is faster?

[Commut]

Ever wonder why HD is the only company still clinging to such a maintenance-hostile design no one else uses? Replacing a compensator with a sprocket (AKA "compensator eliminator" because fancy words impress simple people) works fine and the rear drive belt dampens vibes quite nicely. HD failed to run cush drive hubs until recently despite rest of world proving them in FAR more powerful motorcycles.

[Ridehighfxdb]

Changing gear ratios doesn’t even come close to doing an actual stage 2

[CactusJack]

If I bought a M8 I would probably just delete the compensator before it breaks

[patrickhollis]

I think they’re all junk pretty much but I can tell anyone one thing for sure you had better check your crank run out and if it’s out more than 2 to 3 on primary side you’d better stick with the screaming eagle because the Man O war is great but with any run out MOW is and will make the crank worse especially if u ride a lot they don’t lie about the instructions so you’d better check it before hand