I just got a 99 Fatboy and the rubber isolators in the floorboards are trash. The bike really buzzes your feet with the Evo. What is the best solution for this problem, besides alcohol. Does anyone make "buzz free" floorboards?

 

Many claim to but the problem might be a stuffed motor mount rather than the boards.

 

I took it to the Harley dealer for service since I had no records. I asked them to check the vibration and motor mounts. They said it was in the normal range but needed new floorboards. The rubbers are shot. Most are torn in half.

 

Get new rubbers and change them yourself.
Takes 10 minutes and a pair of needle nose pliers.
That will probably solve your problem.

 

Spanner what do you mean by a stuffed motor mount?

 

A bad motor mount is what he is talking about.




If the isolaters in boards are junk that's a good place to start



WP

 

Softail - solid mount,

just missed the '99 Fatboy part.

 

I looked online for new rubbers and couldn't find them. I'll check the Harley dealer the next time I go to town.

Thanks for the feedback!!

 

Yes a Fat Boy don't have no rubber mounts BUT!!!! It is attached to the frame in several places and all of those should be checked first before assuming it's the footboards.

A dealership telling you the vibration is "within the normal range" means about as much as them telling you your blinker fluid is low....

 

The rubber footboard isolators are part of the footboard mats, and they wear out over time. I consider the footboard mats a "service item" and replace mine every few years as the isolators break down, especially under my heels. If yours are broken, get new mats.


Part number is 50614-06 for the current style footboard mats (ribbed pattern). The old style (block pattern) part number is 50614-91. Either style will fit your bike. Lots of custom styles available, too, if you want to spend more money.


Use a dab of soapy water or tire mounting lube to install them.


I just checked mine, and mine need replacing again.