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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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I have a vibration on my bike still after changing the motor mounts and doing an alignment, could it possibly be from the back tire? The bike only vibrates when in gear, I would hope maybe somebody else has had this problem and could give me any advise.
 
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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If the vibration is only in gear, you've eliminated the tire/wheel(s) and any frame issue I can imagine. Some vibration is normal. Care to share more detail?
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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The tires have been changed, clutch bearing has been changed, vibration is so bad still you can not see out of mirrors. Could it possibly be the transmission?
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Donnacc20
I have a vibration on my bike still after changing the motor mounts and doing an alignment, could it possibly be from the back tire? The bike only vibrates when in gear, I would hope maybe somebody else has had this problem and could give me any advise.

You may want to post what your riding, there have been recalls on some tires and other parts too so this info would get a better reply.
 
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my bike is a 2004 FLHTPI , maybe this will help to find out more info
 
Old Sep 30, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Not trying to be a smart a$$ - but you say it only vibrates when it is in gear. Does that include when it is standing still and in gear? If it is vibrating while standing still and in gear, then you can rule out the tires! If it only vibrates when moving AND in gear, at what speeds/rpms does it vibrate? Again, if it was a bad tire, I would not think putting it in neutral would reduce the vibration much while moving. All my bikes vibrate a tad if I lug the engine (RPM's below 2000). Need info so some of the folks on her can help!
 
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