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From: MEXICO
Hmmm... 
I had my front wheel replaced from a 16" to a 21", no problem at all... Why don't you try what was brought up, using only one balancing... It may be actually resonating at certain frequencies and I think the adequate balancing could solve that (from my previous experience with cars) bad balancing can "make" the resonance range wider with the engine's shaking in the equation...
Just MHO,
Mimo.
I had my front wheel replaced from a 16" to a 21", no problem at all... Why don't you try what was brought up, using only one balancing... It may be actually resonating at certain frequencies and I think the adequate balancing could solve that (from my previous experience with cars) bad balancing can "make" the resonance range wider with the engine's shaking in the equation...Just MHO,
Mimo.
Last edited by mimo; Jun 15, 2009 at 09:15 PM.
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I didn't read the entire thread so I'm hoping your issue is resolved. Your blaming the wheel, (okay, read more and it may be the weight of the wheel on your model)
Per your original post,
I have zero issue with the same wheels on my Fat Boy. They are perfect. I'm not sure if it's a compatibility issue with your model, (per some additional replies) the installation, balancing ect. I wish I could help but you mentioned they should be testing them before selling them, thus my post. There is nothing wrong with my Blade Wheels on my Fat Boy.
edit: Perhaps the Fat Boy can handle the extra weight. (I hope you find your fix).
Per your original post,
I have zero issue with the same wheels on my Fat Boy. They are perfect. I'm not sure if it's a compatibility issue with your model, (per some additional replies) the installation, balancing ect. I wish I could help but you mentioned they should be testing them before selling them, thus my post. There is nothing wrong with my Blade Wheels on my Fat Boy.
edit: Perhaps the Fat Boy can handle the extra weight. (I hope you find your fix).
Last edited by Poorguy; Jun 15, 2009 at 09:26 PM.
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If it really is an issue with the forks and engine. You need to change the dynamics involved.
The quickest and simplest way I can think of is to add a fork brace.
That will drastically alter the resonent frequency of the fork tubes and should stop the vibrations completely.
As a bonus it will stiffen up those long thin fork legs to make leaning it over hard in the twisties a bit more fun and less 'exciting'.
The quickest and simplest way I can think of is to add a fork brace.
That will drastically alter the resonent frequency of the fork tubes and should stop the vibrations completely.
As a bonus it will stiffen up those long thin fork legs to make leaning it over hard in the twisties a bit more fun and less 'exciting'.
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If it really is an issue with the forks and engine. You need to change the dynamics involved.
The quickest and simplest way I can think of is to add a fork brace.
That will drastically alter the resonent frequency of the fork tubes and should stop the vibrations completely.
As a bonus it will stiffen up those long thin fork legs to make leaning it over hard in the twisties a bit more fun and less 'exciting'.
The quickest and simplest way I can think of is to add a fork brace.
That will drastically alter the resonent frequency of the fork tubes and should stop the vibrations completely.
As a bonus it will stiffen up those long thin fork legs to make leaning it over hard in the twisties a bit more fun and less 'exciting'.
Ron
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Yes I remember the long tubes that vibrated at idle, but remember they also used older unbalanced engines that idled slower and rougher than the present crop of "B" series twinkie engines.
If you already have a fork brace, I'm a bit stumped. But you may be on to something with the bent crank/sprocket idea. Though I'm not sure I understand exactly how its all coming together.
This may sound a bit off the wall, but I think its time for something like that. But have you double checked the engine/tranny/primary tie together and frame mounting bolts?
Seems to me that if the engine is vibrating, or causing a vibration that's that bad something has to be loose somewhere.
Your bike is the only one that I have ever heard of with this kind of problem so it has to be something that's unique to yours and I can't believe that a wheel alone could be a cause of it.
Keep us updated on how the stock wheel works and what you eventually find out.
If you already have a fork brace, I'm a bit stumped. But you may be on to something with the bent crank/sprocket idea. Though I'm not sure I understand exactly how its all coming together.
This may sound a bit off the wall, but I think its time for something like that. But have you double checked the engine/tranny/primary tie together and frame mounting bolts?
Seems to me that if the engine is vibrating, or causing a vibration that's that bad something has to be loose somewhere.
Your bike is the only one that I have ever heard of with this kind of problem so it has to be something that's unique to yours and I can't believe that a wheel alone could be a cause of it.
Keep us updated on how the stock wheel works and what you eventually find out.
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I know this is gonna sound dumb, but did they balance the wheel with the rotor installed and have you checked to make sure it was torqued on evenly and straight (no runout)?
I know it shouldn't have any effect on the engine load 'thing'. But I remember someone telling me about tracing a strange wheel vibration back to a rotor that was installed improperly.
I know it shouldn't have any effect on the engine load 'thing'. But I remember someone telling me about tracing a strange wheel vibration back to a rotor that was installed improperly.
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