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Old Aug 5, 2018 | 06:16 AM
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So my 2013 fxdwg has vibration at top of gears just before I change up. Same vibration at 75mph in 6th gear and higher speed, Appears to be engine as I cant feel it in the steering or wheels. Its not massive but is noticable and I havent pushed it any much faster faster. Cruises fine at 60mph in 5th

 
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Welcome to the site.

Let's see if he ever comes back, now...
 
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Old Aug 5, 2018 | 05:58 PM
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Thanks am back...so ...I found the Dyna thread on vibrations...hehe all good mate.
 
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Yup. Me too. All mechanics say "Normal". But I still don't like it. Feels like bad primaries.
 
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mine is smooth as glass regardless of rpm position. when is the last time you serviced your mounts? before i replaced my motor mounts i would get crazy vibes in the seat right before a gear change. i put a predator front and a new rear that i shaved the hump off of. now every gear feels the exact same from idle to wot.
 
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75 and above, other gears all right, probably tire balance.
 
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Originally Posted by tcazes
mine is smooth as glass regardless of rpm position. when is the last time you serviced your mounts? before i replaced my motor mounts i would get crazy vibes in the seat right before a gear change. i put a predator front and a new rear that i shaved the hump off of. now every gear feels the exact same from idle to wot.
Cheers Will look at this for sure Thanks
 
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I'd never call a Harley smooth as glass, but if it vibrates enough to wear you out on a long drive, then it's time to align and/or replace the rubber mounts.
 
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smooth as glass for a harley anyway. lol. when i first bought it it felt like riding an orbital sander!
 
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