It's Goodbye HC Hello RKS
Road Warrior
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I'm one of those Heritage owners who just doesn't get this vibration complaint. I'm not saying it doesn't exist, but I've just never in the least been bothered by it. Yes, I've ridden touring bikes and they are indeed ultra-smooth, but I've taken my 2020 Heritage on many long rides, on the Interstate and off, and never once have I been bothered by vibration.
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It's not "Harley" vibration, it's buzzing. High frequency and hand numbing. I went through the exact same thing with my '22 HC, before trading it for a RK. It's a real thing with some of these softails, and will prevent me from buying a new softail in the future, as I just don't want to take a chance and waste more money.
Road Warrior
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From: Ft Smith Arkansas
Buzzing
I'm one of those Heritage owners who just doesn't get this vibration complaint. I'm not saying it doesn't exist, but I've just never in the least been bothered by it. Yes, I've ridden touring bikes and they are indeed ultra-smooth, but I've taken my 2020 Heritage on many long rides, on the Interstate and off, and never once have I been bothered by vibration.
Road Warrior
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From: Ft Smith Arkansas
I get numb feet especially on the right side very noticable on the grips too . I'm starting to get more used to it that's my only complaint with the bike . It fits me perfect handling is superb the suspension is really good for a stock Harley and the stock seat is decent .
Road Master
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Must be bike specific because I have an RKS and LRST, run solid bushings on both and don't feel any vibe or buzzing. Got rid of the rubber foot pegs and floor boards for solid aluminum as well. That could be my middle aged beaten body not noticing anything anymore hahahaha. Anyway, about to go double Softail as I am thinking of giving up the RKS for a LRS. Long trips now a days is 500 miles or less a day and just don't see the need for a touring bike anymore as the ST can handle that and the S would be my around town cruiser.
Road Warrior
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From: Ft Smith Arkansas
Bike Specific
Must be bike specific because I have an RKS and LRST, run solid bushings on both and don't feel any vibe or buzzing. Got rid of the rubber foot pegs and floor boards for solid aluminum as well. That could be my middle aged beaten body not noticing anything anymore hahahaha. Anyway, about to go double Softail as I am thinking of giving up the RKS for a LRS. Long trips now a days is 500 miles or less a day and just don't see the need for a touring bike anymore as the ST can handle that and the S would be my around town cruiser.
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Road Master
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From: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Just wondering if the buzz is more noticeable for those of us that worked in the trades with power tools, all our lives
Meaning those of us with nerve damage to our hands caused by the constant exposure to vibrations
Meaning those of us with nerve damage to our hands caused by the constant exposure to vibrations
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Tourer
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From: Ontario, Canada
I know the buzz and it's gotten more pronounced after switching to solid riser bushings but it's only in a specific RPM range, usually between 2900-3100 is where I notice it and if I'm going to be at that speed for an extended time I'll flick it up a gear if available or adjust my speed
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Road Warrior
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It's the frequency. Vibration is lower frequency, like shaking. Buzzing is higher frequency and what causes the numbness. I had an EVO softail before my '22 HC and had no problems.
Road Warrior
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From: Ft Smith Arkansas
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