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2012 dyna motor vibration is this normal ?

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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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Default 2012 dyna motor vibration is this normal ?

When the motor is cold the motor shakes to the point it shakes the front fork and tire . It settles down when the engine is warm but when you ride it you can feel the vibration. The bike runs great , should i be concerned ? My warranty is up in a few months . Thanks for any advice . Checked the motor mount gap and its good
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Normal IMO.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 06:53 PM
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My whole freaking bike shakes and it's brand new!

maybe your motor mounts are worn or loose?? I'd start with tightening them down and see if that helps.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 07:05 PM
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Yes, they shake. But have the dealership check it out. Do a google search about you issue. You'll get some good info about it. Good luck.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 07:07 PM
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CACruiserHD: My whole freaking bike shakes and it's brand new!

Same here. I figure my bike is jelly, 'cause jam don't shake like that.
 

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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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Check the Vibra Technics thread..... we've cured most of the "shake".
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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check your spark plugs as well, motors can run like crap with bad plugs.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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I think it's somewhat normal, when I start mine it's up around 1200 to 1300 RPM and settles down when hot to 900 to 1000 RPM. It's been like that since I've owned it and accept it as the way it is when I first fire it up.
 
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they all shake at lower rpms and when they are cold. if it worries you take it in and ask them about it.
 
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