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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 0maha
I want to understand...Are you saying that the shaking now is different than it was before, and that the shaking started after you adjusted the clutch?
No the vibration started before I wasn't able to shift.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Not quite true.
EVO softails are frame mounted, all others are rubber mounted.
Damn details..... I missed that 92 Fatboy part.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 08:33 PM
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Just a update today I lowered the pilot jet to 44. Also today I decided to take apart my front end. I noticed a leak from the forks to find that it was leaking from the top. Clamped it in the bottom steering stem and tightened it up. Haven't had a chance to ride yet but I'm hoping it solves my vibration woes. Keep y'all updated
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jchaiyo
Just a update today I lowered the pilot jet to 44. Also today I decided to take apart my front end. I noticed a leak from the forks to find that it was leaking from the top. Clamped it in the bottom steering stem and tightened it up. Haven't had a chance to ride yet but I'm hoping it solves my vibration woes. Keep y'all updated
You will need to drain and refill the forks to make sure you have the same amount of fluid in both.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 10:30 PM
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Didn't notice if it had been suggested but, have you tried pulling the clutch in at speed to see if the vibration goes away?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
You will need to drain and refill the forks to make sure you have the same amount of fluid in both.
Yes sir. Took the clip out and took apart the forks to see the bushings all good baby. Even filled it up with hundred dollar fork oil type e
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by byronk
Didn't notice if it had been suggested but, have you tried pulling the clutch in at speed to see if the vibration goes away?
No but that will be the first thing I try in the morning. Update coming
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
I've got a '95 Heritage that is very smooth for a hard mount bike.
The one time I had excessive vibration it was in my feet.
I replaced the rubber pads on my foot boards and everything was fine again.
When I bought mine it was already hotrodded and really quick for an EVO. But, man it vibrated something fierce. Not that I minded, it was a hoot and a half to ride and sounded better than any bike I have ever heard before or since.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by falconbrother
When I bought mine it was already hotrodded and really quick for an EVO. But, man it vibrated something fierce. Not that I minded, it was a hoot and a half to ride and sounded better than any bike I have ever heard before or since.
Absolutely. Best sounding harley imo. But I want to be comfortable when I get off my bike. Not feel like someone who is off the rocker and off their meds. I can't stop shaking
 
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Not quite true.
EVO softails are frame mounted, all others are rubber mounted.
Not quite true either.
There were several Evo FX's that were rigid mount, not just softails.
Such as my 1985 FXWG Wide Glide. Many others.
 
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