General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Extra Vibes with new backrest???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 12, 2008 | 09:45 PM
  #1  
tnelsmn's Avatar
tnelsmn
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
From:
Default Extra Vibes with new backrest???

I just installed a new detachable back rest on my 08 wide glide and seem to have picked up some extra vibes. Anyone else notice this with there backrest? I have not tried it with out the back rest, will give that a shot tomorrow.
 
Old Sep 12, 2008 | 11:26 PM
  #2  
Chubby's Avatar
Chubby
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 630
Likes: 1
From: Canada
Default

Yep... wrapped rubber around the mount and solved the problem.
 
Old Sep 12, 2008 | 11:55 PM
  #3  
Arizona Flash's Avatar
Arizona Flash
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 204
Likes: 1
From:
Default

Yep. Can get louder than the pipes. I mostly just use the detachable backrest when something's strapped to it or someone's leaning against it. That calms it down. I stretch a bungee from the bar to the fender rack when nothing's against it. That also clams it down.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Arz135
Sportster Models
5
Jun 24, 2014 03:32 PM
ny switchback
Dyna Glide Models
5
Jun 23, 2012 08:34 AM
swilcoxaz
Dyna Glide Models
14
Apr 20, 2011 08:59 AM
LaRider
Want To Buy Motorcycles/Parts/Accessories
0
Dec 11, 2010 06:34 AM
mslater741
Touring Models
5
Apr 16, 2009 07:08 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:12 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE