How to tell if rubber mounts or going bad, or are bad?
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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I wouldn't use it. Mechanical noise in an engine is not an indication of wear. If you want to get rid of the sewing machine noise switch to HD360 20w50.
man... got mine out for the first time, took it around the block.. High RPM's In a low gear... shakes like a SOB... i thought i had a bent rim it was so bad... guess it is time to check out the motor mounts on mine as well
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From: 2 miles from the Sun!
Factory manual says at 10,000miles check for
cracks or tears in rubber
all mount bolts are tight
engine mount rivets are not sheared
the mounts are suppouting the weight of the motor
Russ
cracks or tears in rubber
all mount bolts are tight
engine mount rivets are not sheared
the mounts are suppouting the weight of the motor
Russ
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From: north carolina
Mine does the same thing if it sits for a few days. With the rain/snow that NC has had this winter I've kept Sway in the stable more than normal. If I ride for a while then let her sit for about an hour it smooths back out. I'm thinking it is time for new rubber mounts as well.
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I've noticed mine lately at around 3K on the highway gives a pretty good vibe now. I first noticed it after I put the Fat Cat on and thought that might be it. But, after 1k, it's still doing it, so I checked the front isolator yesterday, looks like it's shot. My buddies '08 has almost identical mileage, and his is better than mine. I can't get a feeler guage in mine, but his I stick a house key in there.
Called the dealer to see if they'd warranty, waiting for them to return my call.
Mike
Called the dealer to see if they'd warranty, waiting for them to return my call.
Mike
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Here are a couple good threads originated by Expy on this very subject.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...seup-pics.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ixed-pics.html
Check your front end for the infamous "clunk" issues. May need to check the torque of the adjustment nut and steering stem nut.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...seup-pics.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ixed-pics.html
Check your front end for the infamous "clunk" issues. May need to check the torque of the adjustment nut and steering stem nut.
Thanks to you, jmpancoast, for posting those threads!!!
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