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Harleys do vibrate. The Truth

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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When 60 ton excavators don't vibrate Harley's won't be either.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Some have said that the clunk is in the stearing bearings and that they were lose. Mine does not have the clunk.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Harleys Vibrate? hell all these years i thought i had bad nerves. lol
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Well written observation Tim. Mine does it too. But I still have a soft spot for my Low Rider. She's my kinda gal!

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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I like a little "pop" in my decel, too!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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..............once I get moving there are no vibes what so ever, motor goes to a stand still and mirrors are perfect................
Not only would INEVER sell your bike, I would put inyour living room and bow downbeforeit every night and thank the "vibe god" he singled you out for "perfect mirrors". My LowRider is fairly smooth but it is still a mystery to me what model of car is behind me except at very low speeds/RPMs. Maybe I need new contacts.............

P.S. Well written and informative lead post!!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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When I bought my custom, I was surprised I could see with the mirrors. I bought a Harley to "feel" a motorcycle again. And it feels good.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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I love to fire up my Dyna and seethe enginedance in it's rubber mounts at idle. Part of the appeal. Smooth at speed, and I know my know my bikes sweet spot and keep it there. Peace.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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Only thing that irks me is the front end clunk, which apparently most dynas or wide glides have...other than that bikes been perfect.
Add an extra 1/2 ounce of fork oil to each side. That should help with the CLUNKs.
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