predator front motor mount?

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Aug 2, 2016 | 11:32 AM

#21

Ghost_13

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Originally Posted by Maxxsmart

So how complicated is the alignment process for the predator?

I didn't do/ preform any alignment other then what I copied below from the installation instructions

It was a simple plug and play

**Scratching head & wondering if I missed a step??**

Ghost

"

6 Remove the jack so the weight of the motor now
rests on the mount.

7 The bike should now be placed in an upright position
to allow the control link to find its own centre. With
the bike still in the upright position finish tighten the
M12 centre bolt (a) to 40-45ft-lbs (54-61Nm). Do
not over tighten.

9 Before starting the bike check that there is clearance
around the mount to allow it to move freely without
touching any pipes or brackets, this is especially
important where there is an oil cooler. Some
adjustment of these brackets may be required if they
are contacting the mount"

Last edited by Ghost_13; Aug 2, 2016 at 11:47 AM.

Aug 2, 2016 | 01:13 PM

#22

F86

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I didn't do any formal alignment, although I did wonder about it... I don't believe that every motor sits exactly the same way left to right, so I was worried that the mount might be "preloaded" in one direction. I left the center bolt loose and ran the engine for a bit at idle and at higher revs, while the bike was supported in a vertical position. After a few minutes I tightened the center bolt while the engine was idling. I have no idea if this was helpful, but I thought it might help things settle into their natural position...

Aug 2, 2016 | 01:15 PM

#23

F86

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From: Philly Suburbs

Also, I've read that some people have installed the Predator while their bike is on the sidestand... I wouldn't recommend it, as I would be worried that the engine weight leaning in one direction could result in misalignment.

Aug 2, 2016 | 02:01 PM

#24

Ghost_13

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Originally Posted by F86

I left the center bolt loose and ran the engine for a bit at idle and at higher revs, while the bike was supported in a vertical position. After a few minutes I tightened the center bolt while the engine was idling. I have no idea if this was helpful, but I thought it might help things settle into their natural position...

Thank You Sir - I like this - so much so - that I'm doing the same this week

Ghost

Aug 2, 2016 | 03:16 PM

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Thunderhorse

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From: Santa Clara, CA

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Originally Posted by F86

I have an 06 and could only get to the center bolt with the oil filter out of the way. Is the 2000 that much different that you get easy access?

Aug 2, 2016 | 04:38 PM

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F86

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Originally Posted by Thunderhorse

I have an 06 and could only get to the center bolt with the oil filter out of the way. Is the 2000 that much different that you get easy access?

When I originally installed it I did so without the filter in place, but I've since found that with a short allen socket I can get in there to tighten the center bolt, but not to loosen it. When loose it rises too far to extract the socket. But I can loosen it with a conventional allen key, and then tighten most of the way with the key, then get a socket in to torque it at the end. There is a slight dimple on the bottom of my filter now, though!

Aug 2, 2016 | 07:06 PM

#27

Thunderhorse

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got it. thanks!

Aug 3, 2016 | 11:26 AM

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mattVA

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From: Northern VA

I don't get that numbing feeling anymore in my hands after a ride. There was a time I did, I don't remember what all I've changed since then but there are fixes out there. Hard to know exactly where to look though as it could be any number of things.