Vibra-Technics motor mount install
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 10
From: Suffolk, England
When I took my stock mount off at 10K it was knackered. The rubber had splits in it, it wasn't just sagging a bit.
Novice
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
My front mount was bad from day one. Replaced it with a new one. A little better but I'm not impressed. Will try the VT mount (which I purchased) when I get the fever to work on the bike. I've had HD's since 1972. The 2010 DWGlide has to be the worst for vibration. Might even be more worse than the old Electra Glide shovels I used to ride for work. Gave a lot of autographs back then. 
Hence the 750 miles I have driven it since new.
Hence the 750 miles I have driven it since new.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,718
Likes: 15
From: Bay area, CA
I'm still havin issues with my pipe hitting my mid mount peg after installing this mount. It feels like the damn thing is broken. I'm going to go put the bike on the lift and check to make use none of the mounts on my pipe are broken but at a quick glance I don't see anything. I pulled the bolt cover to check the bolt that goes through the isolator and it's tight. I checked all the other mounting hardware and everything there is tight as well. Last weekend I installed a rear stabilizer and that hasn't helped anything either. It did tighten the bike up but didn't do anything for the issue I'm having. Every time I hit a good bump or get hard on the throttle or brake the pipe hits the mid control mount. It seems like it's getting worse. Anyone got a picture of how much clearance they have between their mid peg mount and their pipe? I'm wondering if the thunder header just sits closer and and that's why I'm having issues or if there is something wrong with my front isolator I just installed
Just to show the clearance. You can see where it's hitting
Anyone see anything obvious? Does that space between the top and bottom piece seem right? I just double checked and everything is tight... Nothing broken on the exhaust mounts. I'm bummed I was excited about this mount but if I can't figure this out I'm going to go back to the stock isolator and buy a front stabilizer
Just to show the clearance. You can see where it's hitting
Anyone see anything obvious? Does that space between the top and bottom piece seem right? I just double checked and everything is tight... Nothing broken on the exhaust mounts. I'm bummed I was excited about this mount but if I can't figure this out I'm going to go back to the stock isolator and buy a front stabilizer
Last edited by monster715; Mar 18, 2014 at 09:52 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,115
Likes: 69
From: Bay Area, NorCal
Bummer reading about your exhaust problem. On my FB with the Tommy Gun header, there's only about 1/4" space between the pipe and the mid-mount peg bracket, pretty much what you show in your pics, but I've never had issues with them bumping/rubbing at any time. I'm running the OEM front motor mount and the TT unit front and back. Don't know if these willl help you or not, but here are a couple pics taken from the bottom and from the top. Is it possible your motor vertical alignment is off? Hope you get it figured out.
~
~
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,718
Likes: 15
From: Bay area, CA
Bummer reading about your exhaust problem. On my FB with the Tommy Gun header, there's only about 1/4" space between the pipe and the mid-mount peg bracket, pretty much what you show in your pics, but I've never had issues with them bumping/rubbing at any time. I'm running the OEM front motor mount and the TT unit front and back. Don't know if these willl help you or not, but here are a couple pics taken from the bottom and from the top. Is it possible your motor vertical alignment is off? Hope you get it figured out.
~
~
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,115
Likes: 69
From: Bay Area, NorCal
~
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 4
From: NC
I'm still havin issues with my pipe hitting my mid mount peg after installing this mount. It feels like the damn thing is broken. I'm going to go put the bike on the lift and check to make use none of the mounts on my pipe are broken but at a quick glance I don't see anything. I pulled the bolt cover to check the bolt that goes through the isolator and it's tight. I checked all the other mounting hardware and everything there is tight as well. Last weekend I installed a rear stabilizer and that hasn't helped anything either. It did tighten the bike up but didn't do anything for the issue I'm having. Every time I hit a good bump or get hard on the throttle or brake the pipe hits the mid control mount. It seems like it's getting worse. Anyone got a picture of how much clearance they have between their mid peg mount and their pipe? I'm wondering if the thunder header just sits closer and and that's why I'm having issues or if there is something wrong with my front isolator I just installed
Just to show the clearance. You can see where it's hitting
Anyone see anything obvious? Does that space between the top and bottom piece seem right? I just double checked and everything is tight... Nothing broken on the exhaust mounts. I'm bummed I was excited about this mount but if I can't figure this out I'm going to go back to the stock isolator and buy a front stabilizer
Just to show the clearance. You can see where it's hitting
Anyone see anything obvious? Does that space between the top and bottom piece seem right? I just double checked and everything is tight... Nothing broken on the exhaust mounts. I'm bummed I was excited about this mount but if I can't figure this out I'm going to go back to the stock isolator and buy a front stabilizer
I would clearance the mid bracket first and try that alone, as it looks like there is plenty of material to remove.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,718
Likes: 15
From: Bay area, CA
I wouldnt hesitate to pull the exhaust and add a clearance dent or mod the mid control bracket. Thats just me though, and I have come to the conclusion that with all of the wonderful aftermarket goodies we can buy that they usually take persuasion to fit just right. I would clearance the mid bracket first and try that alone, as it looks like there is plenty of material to remove.
I would clearance the mid bracket first and try that alone, as it looks like there is plenty of material to remove.
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 97
From: Northern VA
Matt