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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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I tried the tip i got from one of u here, sorry cant id u. But thanks, took out center bolt holding muffler, vibes completely gone, i thought what i had was normal, now i see diffetence, thanks again, i can now go over 80 without numb hands.....
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I tried the tip i got from one of u here, sorry cant id u. But thanks, took out center bolt holding muffler, vibes completely gone, i thought what i had was normal, now i see diffetence, thanks again, i can now go over 80 without numb hands.....
*#@$ yeah.
WHAT!!!! dont you know that vibration is non existant and all in your head......
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Ok, bolt out caysed its iwn troubles , so i shimmed with 2 small washers, it seems that tightening the bilt causes muffler to hit frame, washers work, bolt tightened, no vibes, new bike.
 
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