I know these things vibrate but....
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I know these things vibrate but....
I was on a 100 mile trip today and noticed an unusual vibration in my bike above 60mph. It has always has some vibration at highway speed but never to the point that I could barely keep my feet on the floorboards. This felt more like a strong buzz throughout the frame, Maybe I was hyper-sensitive to it today but I don't think so. I've checked the tires and for any loose bolts. Engine is running great so I don't think it is s miss. What else should I check?
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I would note at what rpm above 60 you have that vibration and then try to replicate it in all the other gears at that rpm. If you can not then I would think that it would eliminate the engine. From that point I would check trans fluid or possible your 5th gear output shaft bearing, rear belt tension or wheel bearings.
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What I feel is kind of all over. Floorboards and seat mainly . So, there is the front engine mount that is rubber. I guess the other mount to check is the top engine mount? It's a rigid mount to the frame right? I guess just check for tightness? I guess the tank has to come off for that .
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What I feel is kind of all over. Floorboards and seat mainly . So, there is the front engine mount that is rubber. I guess the other mount to check is the top engine mount? It's a rigid mount to the frame right? I guess just check for tightness? I guess the tank has to come off for that .
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No, but thats a great idea. I'll try it tomorrow . Thanks
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What I feel is kind of all over. Floorboards and seat mainly . So, there is the front engine mount that is rubber. I guess the other mount to check is the top engine mount? It's a rigid mount to the frame right? I guess just check for tightness? I guess the tank has to come off for that .
I explain what that does in my bagger wobble thread.
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What I feel is kind of all over. Floorboards and seat mainly . So, there is the front engine mount that is rubber. I guess the other mount to check is the top engine mount? It's a rigid mount to the frame right? I guess just check for tightness? I guess the tank has to come off for that .
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It did on my bike at least.