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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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my fxdb vibrates a lot in the lower rpm's and it smooths out at higher rpm's thus each gear has a sweet spot. is this normal? my 883 was far better and i expected this to be even better but not so.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Default yup it is normal

That is what these rubber mounted stallions do. It'll vibrate in your seat and hands when your RPM is too low and it will vibrate in your feet when the RPMs are too high. Keep it in the sweet spot and its all good.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by maskedman72
my fxdb vibrates a lot in the lower rpm's and it smooths out at higher rpm's thus each gear has a sweet spot. is this normal? my 883 was far better and i expected this to be even better but not so.
Keep her near redline, that will cure those vibrations.
 
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Perhaps check the primary chain tension and final drive belt tension. Check with someone of your weight sitting on the bike, not on the stand.
 
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Perhaps check the primary chain tension and final drive belt tension. Check with someone of your weight sitting on the bike, not on the stand.
final drive belt is a bit loose.
 
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