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Old Jul 20, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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My back mount is good, even had a buddy who is master tech check everything out.
 
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My back mount is good, even had a buddy who is master tech check everything out.
Just a thought. The rear wheel is mounted to swingarm to transmission, engine, motor mounts etc. When the bike is leaned over on kickstand the whole driveline shifts to the left. I don't have a chock to verify this. .but wouldn't the clearance from that case bolt to the jiffy stand pin increase when the bike is upright? Can your friend check this?

Edit: Is your engine actually touching the entire crossmember. . .? Hard to tell but it seems to have sufficient clearance. Wouldn't there be an indication in the form of wear marks?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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It was in a wheel chock when I took the photo. It has rub marks on the case bolt & kickstand pin.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by chickenhauler
It was in a wheel chock when I took the photo. It has rub marks on the case bolt & kickstand pin.
the motor in my 06 has the original mounts so it's sitting a bit low in the frame, but I can pass a 6mm allen wrench between that pin and the case bolt head. I can't imagine my motor moving back 6 mm so that they make contact?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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the motor in my 06 has the original mounts so it's sitting a bit low in the frame, but I can pass a 6mm allen wrench between that pin and the case bolt head. I can't imagine my motor moving back 6 mm so that they make contact?
That's a substantial difference from what I have. . Could you take a picture with the Allen as reference?

They're sending me the revised mount would like to have an idea of what the gap should look like.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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That's a substantial difference from what I have. . Could you take a picture with the Allen as reference?

They're sending me the revised mount would like to have an idea of what the gap should look like.
Matt, I'm going to the dealership my buddy works at on Saturday, he is going to show me what is "normal". BTW my new mount arrived this morning--that was FAST. I wish all companies stood by their products this well !!! Too busy with work to install till late Friday, work sucks. Jim
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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That's a substantial difference from what I have. . Could you take a picture with the Allen as reference?

They're sending me the revised mount would like to have an idea of what the gap should look like.
it's like a little bit less than the width of standard pencil, 6mm = .236" so almost 1/4" but that's a lot for that stiff rear mount to move horizontally. too hard of a place to get an good pic for you.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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up or down movement of my motor will not bring them closer together! My motor would need to move back 6mm for them to touch, so I don't understand what your mount being either too high or too low would have to do with it?
 
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Originally Posted by chickenhauler
Its in the front. The X-member is where the kickstand mounts. The front of the x-member is only 1/4 inch from the lower engine case, case bolt is hitting kickstand pivot. I have about 400 miles on it--- non stop rain in Ohio or I'd have more. I was thinking maybe the rubber is settling??? I checked everything is still tight & rear mount looks good?? Ill try to get better pics this weekend. I'm going to check other Dynas on Saturday at bike night. This is driving me bonkers.
The pin being in backwards is a known issue on some dynas. Pull the clevis pin and install it the other way and it should provide the clearance you need. Your vibrations however are not due to the mount.

Also for the engine to contact the clevis I believe you have to be engine braking to cause the shift. Have you checked the rear mount? You should be able to Check it from underneath with a mirror and flashlight. Should be even clearance top to bottom between the mount and trans
 
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The pin being in backwards is a known issue on some dynas. Pull the clevis pin and install it the other way and it should provide the clearance you need. Your vibrations however are not due to the mount.

Also for the engine to contact the clevis I believe you have to be engine braking to cause the shift. Have you checked the rear mount? You should be able to Check it from underneath with a mirror and flashlight. Should be even clearance top to bottom between the mount and trans
Yes rear mount checked by a tech.
 
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