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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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I have a 2012 FLTRU Stage 2 with 255 cams. Since new I have had an excessive vibration from 2500 to 3000 rpm , in any gear. Purely rpm related. Smooth below 2500 and smooth again over 3000 rpm. Any ideas??

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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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I cannot say right off what may be causing the vibes on a certain rpm range but I will run it by the guys and see what they think. I know several customers w/ the newer frame complain about vibrations as the front & rear engine mounts leave something to be desired. We have installed the Glide Pro Stabilizing Systems w/ very good results. We recommend them for baggers.
 
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Did it start when the 255's were installed or was it before?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Cuzen
I have a 2012 FLTRU Stage 2 with 255 cams. Since new I have had an excessive vibration from 2500 to 3000 rpm , in any gear. Purely rpm related. Smooth below 2500 and smooth again over 3000 rpm. Any ideas??

Common Guys ... don't tell me no one else has seen this problem!!!
Could very well be a tuning issue, unless of course your flywheels have sissored.
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