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Oct 28, 2014 | 10:27 AM

Jeff's 1st Harley

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Front Motor mount question

Any help will be appreciated fellows, but can anyone tell me what to look for to determine if I need a new front motor mount. While riding recently I hear a metal to metal noise in the front end when I hit bumps in the road. I know here in Okiehomer, but this happens on the more severe ones.

Oct 28, 2014 | 11:44 AM

Punty

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Try the search, if you aren't getting a excessive vibrations though I don't believe that is your issue.

Good luck
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Oct 28, 2014 | 11:45 AM

Hogpro

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Look at the rubber in it and see if it is cracked.

Oct 28, 2014 | 11:52 AM

nevil

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Depending on how bad it is, you should be able to see where the rubber is torn away from the metal on the mount. Try to see if there has been any metal to metal contact.
That sound could also be a loose tank bolt, get a wrench on it and make sure it's tight.

Oct 28, 2014 | 12:18 PM

JohnnyRebKY

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You would have to have a serious issue with a motor mount to have metal to metal sounds. Usually the 2 rubber pieces make contact and transfer vibration into the frame. There is supposed to be a small gap between the upper and lower part of the mount. usually the only issue that arises from them making contact is increased vibration at speed

I second checking the gas tank to be sure it isn't moving.