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Our M8 version of this product quickly became one of our best-selling products and the market was demanding to have a TC version!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compensator is one of the most overlooked components on your bike. The factory compensator serves as the primary shock absorber between your crankshaft and drivetrain — shielding your flywheel assembly, primary chain, chain adjuster, clutch basket, and transmission from the constant torsional stress generated at low speeds, idle, and part-throttle operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin Cam stock compensators are much better than the M8 version in that they do not suddenly fail without notice. Instead, they constantly wear over time. 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The factory compensator serves as the primary shock absorber between your crankshaft and drivetrain — shielding your flywheel assembly, primary chain, chain adjuster, clutch basket, and transmission from the constant torsional stress generated at low speeds, idle, and part-throttle operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock M8 compensators are notoriously brittle and fail unexpectedly without signs or warnings. 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