Buzzing Handlebars
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Buzzing Handlebars
I recently test drove a 2019 Heritage w/ 114 ci. I noticed a buzz in the handlebars at speed and it seemed to ride on the rough side. I’ve only owned HD Ultras and they didn’t have these issues. Is this normal for this cruiser style of bike? I currently own a 2016 Ultra Limited and was thinking about trading for a more sporty motorcycle. Thanks for any replies/comments/advice.
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Ah, handlebar vibration, my favorite subject. It is beyond me how many people say they have glass smooth handlebars on their softail. I have a 107 lowrider, and have sampled quite a few bikes in the new Softail line and they all have buzzy bars. Even Harley said they left some vibes in the engine when they designed the twin balancers. There is a buzz in the bars on the new Softails, but not everyone feels or notices it.
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Ah, handlebar vibration, my favorite subject. It is beyond me how many people say they have glass smooth handlebars on their softail. I have a 107 lowrider, and have sampled quite a few bikes in the new Softail line and they all have buzzy bars. Even Harley said they left some vibes in the engine when they designed the twin balancers. There is a buzz in the bars on the new Softails, but not everyone feels or notices it.
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Ah, handlebar vibration, my favorite subject. It is beyond me how many people say they have glass smooth handlebars on their softail. I have a 107 lowrider, and have sampled quite a few bikes in the new Softail line and they all have buzzy bars. Even Harley said they left some vibes in the engine when they designed the twin balancers. There is a buzz in the bars on the new Softails, but not everyone feels or notices it.
the mirrors are almost as clear as a cars. I also have carpel tunnel in my hands. Yes the new bikes have some vibration but I would not call it a Buzz, my lawnmower has buzz and so did my Wideglide.
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For comparison I traded my 13 FXDWG for the Flhc. The Wideglide would put my hands to sleep and the mirrors were worthless, the Heritage does not put my hands to sleep and
the mirrors are almost as clear as a cars. I also have carpel tunnel in my hands. Yes the new bikes have some vibration but I would not call it a Buzz, my lawnmower has buzz and so did my Wideglide.
the mirrors are almost as clear as a cars. I also have carpel tunnel in my hands. Yes the new bikes have some vibration but I would not call it a Buzz, my lawnmower has buzz and so did my Wideglide.
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