Vibra-Technics motor mount install
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I was planning on putting the new mount on the new bike but to me it feels so good that i never did. I think i will just leave it alone for now. Im sure at some point i will want to install it.
It was hard to let go of the 06, i had bought it new off the showroom floor, but in the end the 14 lowrider was just too tempting. I am very happy with the decision.
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So did the 'new' mount Phil sent fix your problems or. . .?
Got back from my trip yesterday, ~600mi on the 'revised' mount Phil sent to me. No issues with it, smooth the whole time.
Got back from my trip yesterday, ~600mi on the 'revised' mount Phil sent to me. No issues with it, smooth the whole time.
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Just an update. Switched mount last night. Took about an hour total & flipped the kickstand clevis pin at the same time. Took the bike on about a 40 mile ride with the wife, big difference, got late & hadn't eaten or would have went farther. Still vibes from take off to about 2600, but not bad --- good vibes! From 2600 up very smooth---even the wife said she could ride all day now. Very stable no rear end wash-out feeling --- i used to have a buddy follow me to check my rear tire--always thought something was "loose" in the rear end---not no more! Oh btw I have roughly a 1/4 to 3/8 clearance from the bottom crossmember to the case bolt now!!! I'm finally happy with this bike. I'll try for some pics today. And yes I have a tach on my bike. Jim
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Guess I missed that post. Glad you're all set. I'll have to investigate if only out of curiosity.
Edit: I got the feeler gauges out and have ~0.220" from crossmember to the case adjacent that bolt. I don't see signs of contact though.
Edit: I got the feeler gauges out and have ~0.220" from crossmember to the case adjacent that bolt. I don't see signs of contact though.
Last edited by mattVA; Jul 28, 2014 at 01:23 PM.
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Great thread, sorry I hadn't seen it before replacing my front mount a couple of months ago. My '06 SGlide, which I'd owned about 4 months, had only 7k on it when the original mount went out with a bang. Looks like I'll be a customer this winter.