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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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The wife has been complaining about the vibration when riding on the back of my 2006 S.B.
So much she says that she can't see very well especially when looking to the side. She has a H.D. helmet with a 1/2 shield attached. She has no idea what the problem is. The only thing I can think of that it has to do with is the fact that the passenger pegs are attached to the swing arm. Or maybe it is her helmet. Anyone else had these complaints? She was very upset after our last ride. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Wait...a woman is complaining about vibrations while on the back of a harley? :::scratchin my head:::
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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I hear ya but this has not been a problem in the past. She has quite a few miles on a 2005 Super glide with no complaints.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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Where does she say she feels the vibes the most? Feet? Butt?
 
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She just says that she can't see, so I guess head. I just am trying to figure if it is the helmet or just the way the bike is. I don't have another helmet for her.
 
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I told her I might have to just buy a new bike and see how it does.
 
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Hmm...maybe the helmet is a bit loose?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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That is a good thought, I can't seem to get any info out of her. So you don't think much of the pegs on the swingarm being a factor? I thought I would have her lift her feet off the pegs the next time we ride. But the more I think about it I bet it is the helmet. You would think she would be able to realize that.
 
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By the way thanks, SC Longhair, slayer fan?
 
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By the way thanks, SC Longhair, slayer fan?
Damn skippy! lol absolutely.
 
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