Road King engine vibration
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Stage IV
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Road King engine vibration
I'm sure this has been brought up many times but here goes anyway. 2005 Road King Custom engine vibrates and yes I've replaced the front motor mount and my run out is at 2 1/2 thousands. My question is I haven't seen anything written about the front engine mount stabilizer and how to adjust it.
There has to be a way to get rid of the vibration.
Any useful info would be much appreciated.
Thanks
JB
There has to be a way to get rid of the vibration.
Any useful info would be much appreciated.
Thanks
JB
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JB_I had the same issues with my 03 FLHR and also some wallowing in high speed turns. I found the two rear rubber doughnut engine mounts were bad as well. When I replaced them my bike rode and handled like brand new. They are located under the bolt on frame plates and are only held in there by a long through bolt with washers on both sides and are easy to change if you have another set of hands to hold a socket and ratchet on the other side of the bike. Look also on the Harley Tech Talk forum under Max Headflows "wobbles like a drunken camel" thread. Just do a search on the forum. Also search You Tube for Glide Pro videos on how to do the job the easy way and also search their web site too. Believe me I was surprised how easy it was...Good luck.
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Coming off my '02 Sporty, got on my brand new '06 RKC and took off. Few minutes later down the road stopping at a intersection. Thought my motor was about to fall off the frame and returned to the dealer. My buddy who happens to be my mechanic laughed at me and explained, "Shakes at idle and runs smooth as you ride." Loving every moment I ride for the last 10 years.
Got nervous when I demo'ed a softail as the balanced engine didn't shake one a bit.
Thorey
Got nervous when I demo'ed a softail as the balanced engine didn't shake one a bit.
Thorey
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Guys I have vibration all the time not just at idle. Sorry should have been more specific on that. When at at idle she shakes a bit can still see out the mirrors. When I'm riding I feel the vibration in my butt and it gets pretty uncomfortable. Bike is in the shop right now having new lifters installed, cam bearings, tires, a new custom map and dyno. Should get it back by Monday then the ball is in my court. Gonna check the compensator nut and whatever you guys may suggest.
Thanks.
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Guys I have vibration all the time not just at idle. Sorry should have been more specific on that. When at at idle she shakes a bit can still see out the mirrors. When I'm riding I feel the vibration in my butt and it gets pretty uncomfortable. Bike is in the shop right now having new lifters installed, cam bearings, tires, a new custom map and dyno. Should get it back by Monday then the ball is in my court. Gonna check the compensator nut and whatever you guys may suggest.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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As soon as i left the dealership on my 2011 rk and got on the highway,i had a bad enough vibration that it would impair my vision at 55 mph and up.When i got home i made an app for them to figure it out.It would be almost a week till the app. so,before the app. me and a friend tried all kinds of things to figure it out ourselves...loose bolts,belt, motor mounts...nothing was out of place.Until i removed the windshield! It was too low and was blowing wind under the visor of my half helmet,shaking me violently.Smooth as a babies *** after that.App canceled.
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