Is This Normal?
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Killington, Vermont
Is This Normal?
Just got a 2011 Sportster. First bike, and want to make sure there isn't something wrong with the front end. When I accelerate I feel some vibration. Should you feel that. Once I reach my speed it goes away.
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How many miles? If it's new and you haven't had the 1000 mile service you should just ride it for awhile and try to pinpoint when the vibration happens (speed, gear, rpm's, etc.). That way when you take it to the dealer you can give them a better idea what to look for.
Having said that, it's probably normal.
Having said that, it's probably normal.
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take it back and let someone there ride it to see. if there is a problem, that's nothing to mess around with. none of my Sportsters did that
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Sounds bad, I'll give you a $1000.00 for it.
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Just bought a 2010 nightster over the weekend. Only have a bit of ride time, but balanced between town and highway riding. Haven't noticed any vibration beyond what I would call usual. Having said that, there is a rumble to them, and after 20 years of working in mining, my baby fingers are pins and needles after an hour of ride time. Hoping I find some gloves that help
