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Mar 18, 2009 | 08:13 PM

#11

bluechiphank

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From: connecticut

relocated

I dont like the look of the horn i relocated mine to the bottom drawer of my tool box! It stopped shaking.

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Mar 18, 2009 | 08:19 PM

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rockon

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From: Conifer, CO

Yes. It's only a single point mount, and it's mounted on that rubber cylinder. Best fix is to remove it...that's what I did.

Mar 18, 2009 | 08:29 PM

#13

Sumpnut

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From: Sweden

That silver thing on the hanging between the cylinders ??? I thought that was my turbotronic air-intake thingymibob,changed it for a black one but no change..still vibrates ... : (

Mar 18, 2009 | 08:37 PM

#14

RKLeo

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From: Tampa Bay, Florida

If its making noise your mount might be loose where it connects to the motor. Mine did that after a long trip. Shaking without noise is normal.

Mar 18, 2009 | 11:12 PM

#15

jbphoto

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From: San Tan Valley, AZ

Add these for counterbalance.

Yeah, they still vibrate at idle but at least they look better than the bare cowbell.

Mar 19, 2009 | 02:09 AM

#16

gunner11

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From: Roswell, NM

My horn shakes everytime I get around a hot woman.......oops, wrong thread

Mar 19, 2009 | 12:35 PM

#17

dlstanf2

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From: New Bern, NC

Anything more than a mouse is a waste. Kind of like having "extra toes"!!!

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Originally Posted by SGMAN

Nice avatar

Mar 19, 2009 | 12:39 PM

#18

CRF

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From: Vancouver, BC

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluechiphank

I dont like the look of the horn i relocated mine to the bottom drawer of my tool box! It stopped shaking.

is that the burly "slammer kit" on your bike?

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Mar 19, 2009 | 01:14 PM

#19

Portugoose

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From: San Jose, CA

The "imperfections" are what make it a Harley! They are what make us human, which is why humans are so drawn to Harleys.

Mar 19, 2009 | 07:21 PM

#20

seniorsuperglideE8

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That's just one of the many nuances of the air cooled Harley V-Twin, it shakes when rubber mounted. The 96B engines are counterbalanced and don't exhibit the shake that the 96A's have. Sometime during your ownership don't be surprised if some part doesn't fall off due to the vibes. The rubber is on the cowbell mount to help absorb this vibration, one more thing if your leg is up against the cowbell when you use the horn you'll feel it.

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