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Mar 7, 2009 | 08:01 AM

tomccc

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vibrations

Just got my new wide glide (08 anniversary) was amazed at the vibrations. Could not take the bike out due to weather. Do the vibrations at idle smooth out with acceleration? That's my question. Any help?
Thank you. Tomccc (tomc64@att.net)

Mar 7, 2009 | 08:37 AM

Bobber Jay

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Normal Harley Behaviour m8.
Enjoy it.....If your concerned take it back to the dealer.
Yes it will smooth out when you accelorate.

-=BJ=-

Mar 7, 2009 | 08:41 AM

archergodwin

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Yes.... but that is part of the Harley Dyna series charm

It is true, the softails and touring models use a slightly different engine: it's internally balanced. The Dyna engine is not.

Mar 7, 2009 | 08:56 AM

speedjunkie

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Yep, it shakes pretty fair at idle, but on the road, it should smooth out pretty good.

Mike

Mar 7, 2009 | 10:39 AM

Wireguided

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its a beautiful thing.........enjoy

Mar 7, 2009 | 10:50 AM

jefx

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I personally love the look of shaking handlebars and front wheel at the stop lights! it just looks mean.

Mar 7, 2009 | 10:54 AM

Centerline

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tomccc

I test rode a used Fat Bob, boy did that thing shimmy and shake coming up to a stop. Only really feel it at and around idle. Went out right away and bought a new one.
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Mar 7, 2009 | 11:00 AM

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Mar 7, 2009 | 11:14 AM

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I bought my FXD in Iraq and just brought it home from the dealer about an hour ago. I bought a '67 "900" Sportster when I got back from Vietnam and I couldn't believe how smooth the new FXD was. I could barely feel the engine on the '09 Dyna compared to the '67 Sportster. I guess vibration is relative.

It's 47 degrees in Buffalo with no snow on the ground so I wanted to get it so I could start putting my mods on. So much for my savings account...