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Old May 23, 2014 | 10:40 PM
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Ok folks I'm stumped on this one. We Rode 30-40 miles down the highway at 75+. bike felt fine. Went to pull off the highway and noticed a vibration on decel. As I got slower I noticed the vibration on acceleration and deceleration. Vibration went away when I pulled in the clutch. We pulled in to a restaurant to let the bike cool down. Checked all fluids, air pressure in tires, and primary chain adjustment all looks good. Once it cooled down the vibration was gone. Got back on highway ran 40 miles at 75+. While slowing to exit highway I noticed the vibration again. If I pull in the clutch the vibration goes away. Anybody have any ideas?
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Old May 24, 2014 | 05:57 AM
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Welcome to HDF from the UK. It will help a lot to know what model and year your bike is, also mileage.
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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Ok. Sorry about that. Its a 2005 Electra Glide Classic with 48000 miles.
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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Have you checked your motor mounts? I came across a few threads on different forums with symptoms similar to yours. In the end, it was the front motor mount that was worn and once it was changed, it fixed the issue.

Here is one thread.
And here is another.

Good luck!
 
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