Wide Glide Vibration
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Wide Glide Vibration
Awhile back I read some posts concerning vibration due to faulty motor mounts. The other day I went for a ride and the temperatures were in the mid 40's. I noticed more than normal vibration at idle and operating speeds than normal. Would the vibration of faulty motor mounts be intensified due to colder weather? Or could it be that I noticed the vibration more because I was colder than normal? I had looked at the lower mount after reading the previous post and didn't see anything unusual.
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Awhile back I read some posts concerning vibration due to faulty motor mounts. The other day I went for a ride and the temperatures were in the mid 40's. I noticed more than normal vibration at idle and operating speeds than normal. Would the vibration of faulty motor mounts be intensified due to colder weather? Or could it be that I noticed the vibration more because I was colder than normal? I had looked at the lower mount after reading the previous post and didn't see anything unusual.
Sorry. I couldn't resist. I'm sure you need to hear from another smart ***.
Seriously. I don't notice any difference in mine when the temperature is cold. Then again, I don't ride much when it is cold.
Mark
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From: Mesa, Az.
Just a thought. If you're noticing the vibration at the grips it could be the rubber bushings for the bars are harder due to the colder temperature, that would transmit more vibration than you normally feel.
I put the polyurethane bushings in mine, which definitely increased the vibration at the grips.
I put the polyurethane bushings in mine, which definitely increased the vibration at the grips.
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From: Tampa Bay, Florida
I had a wicked vibration after my last cross country trip. It drove me crazy as I was throtteling down the road and feeling around to see where it was coming from.
It turned out to be the plate that holds the horn where it attaches to the motor.
Point is....could be anything. Check all bolts.
It turned out to be the plate that holds the horn where it attaches to the motor.
Point is....could be anything. Check all bolts.
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From: Living in open carry state :D
Take a look at your front motor mount. You should be able to see a gap between the rubber and the engine. I know right now my engine is resting on the rubber part of the mount. Once it warms up and the salt os off the roads I will be taking it in to have them check it.
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There have been a lot of issues on the newer Dynas with the front isolators. Here is a great thread showing there were not only issues with them separating, but that there were also prroblems with they way many of them were made.
This may give you a visual of something to look for which could be a source of your vibration:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ixed-pics.html
This may give you a visual of something to look for which could be a source of your vibration:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ixed-pics.html