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Sep 14, 2016 | 04:12 PM

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From: poway

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Originally Posted by F86

Update: I've ridden about 300 miles since my "reinstallation" of this top stabilizer link. After taking more time adjusting the link when the tank was off, I can report that I am no longer feeling any "rear steer," and it seems that is has reduced the worst of my vibrations through the seat and pegs. There are certainly RPM ranges that are less than "glass smooth," but overall I'm very happy with the way the bike is performing now. The chassis feels very stable in aggressive twisties, as well as during fast highway riding. And while no engine mounts will change how much an engine wants to vibrate, the vibes that actually reach me are now perfectly manageable.

I'll recheck vertical alignment at some point in the next few hundred miles, but if vibrations don't get worse and handling doesn't deteriorate I'll keep this setup for the foreseeable future.

I am interested in adding a rear stabilizer along the lines of Sputhe/TrueTrack... That may be next!

If interested in the CCE top link, note that I did have to grind one side a little bit to fully clear the top of my Mikuni. I don't know if this would be an issue with a Keihin or a throttle body though...

Good report.. I was thinking about trying the new hole location to see if it helps with the vibes.. In my experimentation, I added a 1/4 spacer under the front mount to get the top link more perpendicular with the motor mount and it seemed to help at lower RS but started getting vibes at higher RPM.. I suspect that 1/4 inch spacer is pushing back against the rear mount causing the upper Rs Vibes. You can really notice when the rear mount has issues. If you hit a big dip that loads the suspension, the vibes get worse.. That crappy mount I build vibed real bad under those conditions..

I've been working on an air cleaner mount to cut vibes and have made some good progress there..

Sep 14, 2016 | 06:16 PM

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F86

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From: Philly Suburbs

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Originally Posted by cggorman

Wait....I just noticed the mounting tab welded to the backbone. It put the mounting point way out to the right.

I would have to look to be 100% sure, but I believe my 99 bolts to a captive nut in the center of the backbone. Man, I wish I had the bike here to look at.

That's interesting... I wonder whether that's a model year difference or a Wide Glide difference?