Vibra-Technics motor mount install
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Got mine installed last Saturday. Somewhat of a PITA to install but got it done. Was only able to ride to work and back one time (around 10 miles). Overall I did not really notice a significant difference in vibrations. My bike did not have excessive vibrations before, but the stock mount I removed was pretty shot so I'm glad to have a replacement that should last a lot longer. I'll have to take it on a longer ride on some twisties to evaluate the stability question.
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Only got a few hundred miles on mine but I'll tell you that the bike rides much more stable at high speeds than it did before. I can ride the lane turtles at 80+ and it stays right on course, no bouncing all over the place. The only thing I've noticed is that when I hit short rapid bumps I feel a slight vibration in my mid control pegs. Don't know what could be causing this, I've double checked and everything is tight. Feels like my pipe is rubbing the bottom of the mount but it looks like theres plenty of clearance
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The only thing I've noticed is that when I hit short rapid bumps I feel a slight vibration in my mid control pegs. Don't know what could be causing this, I've double checked and everything is tight. Feels like my pipe is rubbing the bottom of the mount but it looks like theres plenty of clearance
When you get a chance. .take the grommet/cap off the center of the mount, stick your pinky in there and see if there's a gap under the bolt head or if the washer can be spun that's underneath the bolt.
Matt
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You didn't change the center bolt (the allen button head) out for a hex head etc when installing the motor mount, right?
When you get a chance. .take the grommet/cap off the center of the mount, stick your pinky in there and see if there's a gap under the bolt head or if the washer can be spun that's underneath the bolt.
Matt
When you get a chance. .take the grommet/cap off the center of the mount, stick your pinky in there and see if there's a gap under the bolt head or if the washer can be spun that's underneath the bolt.
Matt
I ordered a rear stabilizer link today to secure the *** end, may not need it but what can it hurt? I'm loving this new setup! My wallet hates it but whatever, you can't take it with you!
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Pipe is hitting mid peg mount
I got down and looked and the pipe is definitely hitting the mid peg mount when I ride over bumps. On my way to work yesterday I looked down and the motor is moving front to back a lot! I've never looked before I installed this mount so I don't know how much it was moving before. I can't feel it at all in the ride except when I hit a bump and the pipe nicks the mount. Other then that it rides like a dream. Anyone else using this mount with mid controls having this issue? Anyone looked down at the primary while riding on the freeway noticed the movement? I'm sure it's normal, my pipe is probably just closer to the mount then others are
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Glad I ran into this thread. Going to keep an eye on it and see. So far it looks like it could be money well worth spent.
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Any individual replacement parts for it?
I'm wondering if the rubber (anti-vibration part) is available separately? And for those of us willing to live with a few more vibes, maybe a firmer one also. Offering the rubber as a replacement part, and also in varying degrees of stiffness would be a plus to me? Get me to buy! 
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I'm wondering if the rubber (anti-vibration part) is available separately? And for those of us willing to live with a few more vibes, maybe a firmer one also. Offering the rubber as a replacement part, and also in varying degrees of stiffness would be a plus to me? Get me to buy!
When he and I installed mine we tried a stiffer one first. Was awful. Could only manage one ride around the block and I was back to swap it out. The vibration was much more than the stock mount and the handling felt weird. So maybe what it ships with now is optimal.