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poppajim 10-21-2013 06:49 PM

Engine vibration
 
I have a 2000 Electragide Standard with 73,000 miles on it. Took a trip over the weekend and it seems to have developed a vibration that I think is coming from the engine, no noise though. At higher speeds on the highway it gets worse. The whole bike vibrates but if I pull the clutch in it goes away, so I do not think it is in drive train. Any idea's??I was going to replace the spark plugs ??

seniorsuperglideE8 10-21-2013 06:57 PM

I would think if the vibrations go away when you pull in the clutch that the vibes are in the drive train, possibly a primary chain needing adjustment.

Dirty Harry 10-21-2013 07:24 PM

Be sure to check the front engine mount. The vibration sometimes starts out gradual and unnoticeable until the mount fails. The failure is usually pretty easy to see. I noticed that the space between the oil filter and the voltage regulator on my RK had become closer together along with the vibration. I replaced the mount…….the vibration was normal and it felt like I was ridding a new bike again. Good luck!!!! Check the battery cables too!!!

zeus33 10-21-2013 08:08 PM

Check the rear swing arm/ motor mounts. I bet that rubber is harder than a rock. I know mine is and it's an 08. I'm planning to change them out this winter.

Pappy1 10-21-2013 08:30 PM

I just went through the same thing.....Check your rear bearings....mine was bad and causing my vibration...not saying that is what it is....but mine was......

poppajim 10-21-2013 08:38 PM

Thanks for asll of your replys

Dirty Harry 10-29-2013 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by poppajim (Post 11900319)
Thanks for asll of your replys

Did you find the reason for the vibration yet?????

oct1949 11-08-2013 06:54 PM

DH.. seems we were about the same.

Me in 72 when I was 23

Not many others had the Six-Bends.**



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