[jessee]

hey guys i have looked around and cannot find any info on this.

74 ironhead
what do i need to do to run a solid sprocket. I have a 81 basket ironhead with a solid sprocket in good shape.

 

[slim55g]

78 & later have a different shaft if i recall correctly, its a different spline i think. try it, if it fits, make shure your chain is not off set from the clutch hub more than an 1/8"

 

[chevelle]

Yes, 77-up is different shaft.

This one in link comes w/ a nut... I would ask to look at seal surface.
The spline fit is often super tight, it splits (cracks) the seal journal.
Ask for good close-ups.

I have a good sprocket if it comes to that let me know.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000-900-IR...Parts_Accessories&hash=item19d376394a&vxp=mtr

 

[threeston]

is there any reason for getting rid of the compensator?

 

[Wagoneer]

is there any reason for getting rid of the compensator?

losing several pounds of steel???

When buying a bike one piece at a time...I figured it would be cheaper and easier to go with just a front sprocket, instead of acquiring all of the compensator parts. Plus, they can be kind of expensive.

Weight, cost, simplicity.

Keeping the compensator smooths out the engine at low rpms.

Needless to say, I got an engine that came with one, and I run it.