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Aug 13, 2021 | 07:29 AM

#11

uncle kebo

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From: On the Big Blue marble

My 83 is as subtle as a paint shaker.... Every HD does this to some extent. Welcome to the forum from NJ

Aug 13, 2021 | 08:22 AM

#12

CaffeineBuzz

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From: SE Michigan

the more you ride, the more you'll start to get to know your bike....i know I'm being captain obvious here, but there's no substitute for the way you'll ride it and how it will feel and perform for you

coming off a start, I notice if I give it plenty of power, the bike seems to steady up a bit, i'm not saying I bolt oft the line, i give it plenty of throttle, and just use a bit of it with the clutch and it's a smoother start for me

Aug 13, 2021 | 08:43 AM

#13

Sanjuro

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From: Variable

This video might help explain a bit about vibration. Jump to 4:15 if you need to.

FortNine is a great Youtuber. Love his videos.

Aug 13, 2021 | 09:06 AM

#14

back again

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From: Georgia

Thanks for the video Sanjuro. Never knew FortNine existed.

Aug 13, 2021 | 03:05 PM

#15

Damonray

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I chuckle when I read or hear about how "smooth" a Harley is. Yeah, as compared to a hardtail pinhead lol.

Aug 14, 2021 | 05:37 PM

#16

carlgrover

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From: Decatur, Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle G.

I remember my first ride on one. At highway speeds the vibration would walk my feet right off the foot pegs.

Mine does the same thing with the highway pegs. When I put the mikuni on it I had to spread my right leg some more. Probably going to have to fab something up that works better.

carl