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karlkcfi 10-18-2012 06:49 PM

Dyna handlebar vibes
 
I am looking for some suggestions on a problem. First i ride an 09 FXD. I bought it new and 3 years later it has 30k miles. I average 7-800 miles a month commuting to work. Two months ago i started getting avibration in my handlebars that would numb my hands after 20 minutes of interstate travel. I serviced the steering headbearings at 28k miles. It has a new front tire with less than a thousand miles on it.
At first i thought it was the engine mount. I replaced the engine mount. I still have hand numbing vibes. Yes i have a service manual, tools torque wrenches etc.
I performed a vehicle alignment as shown in the SM. Still vibes. I discovered my front bearings were shot and had them replaced this week. Still have the vibes leading to numb hands.
I have noticed my hands dont get numb in the morning predawn ride to work. It is the late afternoon ride home where i really feel it.
Any useful suggestions of what to check next?
Thanks!

skidder 10-18-2012 07:13 PM

Could be the grips or coffee. My right arm gets numb when riding after my morning coffee and only from coffee. Goes away in about 3 hours

karlkcfi 10-18-2012 07:21 PM

Thanks for the reply. I only have coffee in the morning. No problem then. I have old style vintage grips which is all i have used on the harleys i havenowned.

cmancini26 10-18-2012 08:16 PM

Poly bushings under risers might help.

Mi3ninos 10-18-2012 08:34 PM

Bar snake if it's still around

karlkcfi 10-19-2012 04:44 PM

I have been contemplating poly bushings.
The bar snake if i can still find one. Maybe just a roll of nickels?
Thanks!

Midgard 10-19-2012 06:03 PM

Try this, its pretty much free :)

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softail-models/803529-handlebar-vibration-dampener-homemade-with-pics.html


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