weird vibration
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weird vibration
Went our last Saturday with my 09 fxd, noticed in 6th gear around 65to70mph with steady throttle or accelerating the bike has a vibration I haven't noticed before. Let off the throttle and all is well.
No problems in any other gear only 6th. Any idea's?
No problems in any other gear only 6th. Any idea's?
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I'll throw a leg over it asap and see how it all plays out. I'm thinking of ordering the vibra front mount and finding a nicer rear mount to stiffen it up so it doesn't feel so sloppy at 80+ or he'll whats the since in having that 6th gear.
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l wouldn't get too stressed about it, l've operated a lot of different machinery and if l stopped every time l felt a different vibration or heard a different noise, l'd never get anywhere or get any work done. l tend to take the same attitude to my bike, they're a pretty tough, durable machine.
as said, keep it in 5th until you're cruising 70mph or faster.
I have a Vibratechnics mount, and a 68t rear pulley and I think that makes cruising in 6th between 65-70 bearable but still more work for the engine than 5th gear so you'll burn less fuel using 5th.
I have a Vibratechnics mount, and a 68t rear pulley and I think that makes cruising in 6th between 65-70 bearable but still more work for the engine than 5th gear so you'll burn less fuel using 5th.
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changing your mounts won't take away your problem, it may do nothing but make the problem worse and that goes for the gearing as well, it's a crapshoot.
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Mine does the same thing but in lower speeds from time to time. Once I hit 65+ runs smooth as butter.
70+ in 5th is wild. I have to shift right over 60 or it feels like I'm pushing it too hard. Then again I kinda baby my bike lol.
70+ in 5th is wild. I have to shift right over 60 or it feels like I'm pushing it too hard. Then again I kinda baby my bike lol.
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