Engine Sag
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From: fallbrook, socal
Engine Sag
I did a quick search, but not sure really what to call it
My engine seems to be sagging forward - front header pipe is actually bangin into the frame rail when its runnin
Now, Its been like this for long while, in fact my front header pipe cracked awhile back - but I misdiagnosed the problem, thinking somehow it was a heat problem (had the bike running VERY lean for a bit - but thats a different problem and solved)
Anyway, I just got done wrapping my pipe this weekend and damned if it aint slapping against the downtube - Are my engine mounts toast? Or is there some adjustment possble to move the motor rearward slightly?
Ive been saving up fro the true track stabilizers, but I understand that this will only limit side to side movement, and fore aft will remain the same
WTF!?!?
My engine seems to be sagging forward - front header pipe is actually bangin into the frame rail when its runnin
Now, Its been like this for long while, in fact my front header pipe cracked awhile back - but I misdiagnosed the problem, thinking somehow it was a heat problem (had the bike running VERY lean for a bit - but thats a different problem and solved)
Anyway, I just got done wrapping my pipe this weekend and damned if it aint slapping against the downtube - Are my engine mounts toast? Or is there some adjustment possble to move the motor rearward slightly?
Ive been saving up fro the true track stabilizers, but I understand that this will only limit side to side movement, and fore aft will remain the same
WTF!?!?
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From: NorNev
Might want to check your front isolator.
EXPY did a good write-up about these failing.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ixed-pics.html
EXPY did a good write-up about these failing.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ixed-pics.html
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From: fallbrook, socal
thanks guys
specially Icecaps for the link
ive got 3 weeks before my warranty is up - better get it in
specially Icecaps for the link
ive got 3 weeks before my warranty is up - better get it in
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update:
Local delaership warranty replaced my front isolator - the thing was toast!! though I suspect it was questionable from the beginning, as this had to be the reason for cracking my pipe in the first place - oh well - lesson leanred
But now, with new bushing - pipe clears frame (gee what a concept) and VERY little peg/ bar vibration.
Thanks all for feedback
Local delaership warranty replaced my front isolator - the thing was toast!! though I suspect it was questionable from the beginning, as this had to be the reason for cracking my pipe in the first place - oh well - lesson leanred
But now, with new bushing - pipe clears frame (gee what a concept) and VERY little peg/ bar vibration.
Thanks all for feedback