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Oct 21, 2013 | 06:49 PM

poppajim

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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 ??

Oct 21, 2013 | 06:57 PM

seniorsuperglideE8

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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.

Oct 21, 2013 | 07:24 PM

Dirty Harry

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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!!!

Oct 21, 2013 | 08:08 PM

zeus33

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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.

Oct 21, 2013 | 08:30 PM

Pappy1

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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......