Vibrations
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Road Warrior
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Vibrations
I have a couple of questions with regards to bike vibrations- pls forgive my newbieness ;-) -
I just sold my 97 Heritage as i did not like the vibrations and what seem like floating/wooble at highway speeds and made me feel uneasy maybe I was the problem?? maybe the bike rides that way?? The bike was awesome as I loved the ride/looks/sound bla bla.
I have been reading that the 01 and up Heritage is a smother running bike as its a twin cam amoung other things.
I am going to buy another Harley B-)
oh man I really like the Rocker looks/stance.
1) is the 01 and up model year Heritage a smoother ride than my 97?
2) I understand the Rocker & Heritage are different type bike but how does the Rocker handle different than the Heritage? Vibrations? Floating feeling?
much appreciated.
Colin
I just sold my 97 Heritage as i did not like the vibrations and what seem like floating/wooble at highway speeds and made me feel uneasy maybe I was the problem?? maybe the bike rides that way?? The bike was awesome as I loved the ride/looks/sound bla bla.
I have been reading that the 01 and up Heritage is a smother running bike as its a twin cam amoung other things.
I am going to buy another Harley B-)
oh man I really like the Rocker looks/stance.
1) is the 01 and up model year Heritage a smoother ride than my 97?
2) I understand the Rocker & Heritage are different type bike but how does the Rocker handle different than the Heritage? Vibrations? Floating feeling?
much appreciated.
Colin
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From: New York
No bike should wobble. If yours did, it had issues (head, tires, trail, you name it). Yes, B motored bikes vibrate considerably less than Evo's. My arms and hands haven't tingled since owning a B. 
BTW: Check out the search feature on this site to get more info on the subject..
BTW: Check out the search feature on this site to get more info on the subject..
I have a couple of questions with regards to bike vibrations- pls forgive my newbieness ;-) -
I just sold my 97 Heritage as i did not like the vibrations and what seem like floating/wooble at highway speeds and made me feel uneasy maybe I was the problem?? maybe the bike rides that way?? The bike was awesome as I loved the ride/looks/sound bla bla.
I have been reading that the 01 and up Heritage is a smother running bike as its a twin cam amoung other things.
I am going to buy another Harley B-)
oh man I really like the Rocker looks/stance.
1) is the 01 and up model year Heritage a smoother ride than my 97?
2) I understand the Rocker & Heritage are different type bike but how does the Rocker handle different than the Heritage? Vibrations? Floating feeling?
much appreciated.
Colin
I just sold my 97 Heritage as i did not like the vibrations and what seem like floating/wooble at highway speeds and made me feel uneasy maybe I was the problem?? maybe the bike rides that way?? The bike was awesome as I loved the ride/looks/sound bla bla.
I have been reading that the 01 and up Heritage is a smother running bike as its a twin cam amoung other things.
I am going to buy another Harley B-)
oh man I really like the Rocker looks/stance.
1) is the 01 and up model year Heritage a smoother ride than my 97?
2) I understand the Rocker & Heritage are different type bike but how does the Rocker handle different than the Heritage? Vibrations? Floating feeling?
much appreciated.
Colin
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Road Warrior
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thanxs for the reply BigJoeNY,
I did alot of searching on the site trying to figure out the problem but figured its the way the ride handles.
anyways the bike is gone now and thats good news the B's are a smoother ride.
any Rocker owners out there that have had a Heritage before can tell me how the Rocker ride in comparsion to the Heritage.
AWESOME site guys pls keep up the good work.
Colin
I did alot of searching on the site trying to figure out the problem but figured its the way the ride handles.
anyways the bike is gone now and thats good news the B's are a smoother ride.
any Rocker owners out there that have had a Heritage before can tell me how the Rocker ride in comparsion to the Heritage.
AWESOME site guys pls keep up the good work.
Colin
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I have a couple of questions with regards to bike vibrations- pls forgive my newbieness ;-) -
I just sold my 97 Heritage as i did not like the vibrations and what seem like floating/wooble at highway speeds and made me feel uneasy maybe I was the problem?? maybe the bike rides that way?? The bike was awesome as I loved the ride/looks/sound bla bla.
I have been reading that the 01 and up Heritage is a smother running bike as its a twin cam amoung other things.
I am going to buy another Harley B-)
oh man I really like the Rocker looks/stance.
1) is the 01 and up model year Heritage a smoother ride than my 97?
2) I understand the Rocker & Heritage are different type bike but how does the Rocker handle different than the Heritage? Vibrations? Floating feeling?
much appreciated.
Colin
I just sold my 97 Heritage as i did not like the vibrations and what seem like floating/wooble at highway speeds and made me feel uneasy maybe I was the problem?? maybe the bike rides that way?? The bike was awesome as I loved the ride/looks/sound bla bla.
I have been reading that the 01 and up Heritage is a smother running bike as its a twin cam amoung other things.
I am going to buy another Harley B-)
oh man I really like the Rocker looks/stance.
1) is the 01 and up model year Heritage a smoother ride than my 97?
2) I understand the Rocker & Heritage are different type bike but how does the Rocker handle different than the Heritage? Vibrations? Floating feeling?
much appreciated.
Colin
2. never rode a Rock..
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Road Warrior
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thanxs for the reply-
today i went to the HD dealer and looked @ both the Rocker and Heritage and after much thought i think i need 2 bikes :-) lol- I have started looking for a newer Heritage as i just like the classic look & ride also the wife would be a little more comfortable
Colin
today i went to the HD dealer and looked @ both the Rocker and Heritage and after much thought i think i need 2 bikes :-) lol- I have started looking for a newer Heritage as i just like the classic look & ride also the wife would be a little more comfortable
Colin
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Over the years, I've had several different Harleys from a '70 Shovel to both Touring and Softails. The best advice that I can give is, ride the bike before you buy it! If you can't ride that exact bike (new at dealer) ride a similar demo or rent a similar bike. Make sure that you really ride the bike, the way you normally ride. Not just a putt around the block. IMHO every bike is a little different. The only way to know is to ride the new bike before you buy it. That should eliminate any questions and insure that you get what you want.
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Over the years, I've had several different Harleys from a '70 Shovel to both Touring and Softails. The best advice that I can give is, ride the bike before you buy it! If you can't ride that exact bike (new at dealer) ride a similar demo or rent a similar bike. Make sure that you really ride the bike, the way you normally ride. Not just a putt around the block. IMHO every bike is a little different. The only way to know is to ride the new bike before you buy it. That should eliminate any questions and insure that you get what you want.
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I had a "93 Heritage which at 65 mph vibrated like CRAZY!!!!
Didn't feel a wobble.....but alot of vibration....
I finally bought a 2010 Heritage and WOW!!! What a difference!
Don't know from what year will be good for you....
PS....my wife is very comfortable on the Heritage...but keep in mind she weighs around 105 and is 5'
Didn't feel a wobble.....but alot of vibration....
I finally bought a 2010 Heritage and WOW!!! What a difference!
Don't know from what year will be good for you....
PS....my wife is very comfortable on the Heritage...but keep in mind she weighs around 105 and is 5'
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I had a "93 Heritage which at 65 mph vibrated like CRAZY!!!!
Didn't feel a wobble.....but alot of vibration....
I finally bought a 2010 Heritage and WOW!!! What a difference!
Don't know from what year will be good for you....
PS....my wife is very comfortable on the Heritage...but keep in mind she weighs around 105 and is 5'
Didn't feel a wobble.....but alot of vibration....
I finally bought a 2010 Heritage and WOW!!! What a difference!
Don't know from what year will be good for you....
PS....my wife is very comfortable on the Heritage...but keep in mind she weighs around 105 and is 5'
my wife was confortable on the 97 Heritage.
I did find 1 today a 05 Heritage with 365 miles on it and estate sale, but its kind of weird dealing with trying to get a price thats good for both of us and I almost feel guilty.
guys thanxs for the advice and input
oh hogowner69 NICE BIKE
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Can't go too far wrong with a Heritage. I've demoed just about every HD model and haven't found 1 yet that has convinced me to switch.
Some of them, namely the tourers were smoother at 70+ but that's not a big issue with me.
I just wish the Heritage came with solid rims and tubeless tires. Adjusting the spokes is a pita and tubed tires mean a towtruck if you get a flat.
Just to clarify though, the 96B doesn't make for a smoother "riding" bike, just a smoother idling bike. The non counter balanced 96A on the tourers shake a bit at idle but once you get moving the shakes disappear and it's as smooth as a 96B.
Some of them, namely the tourers were smoother at 70+ but that's not a big issue with me.
I just wish the Heritage came with solid rims and tubeless tires. Adjusting the spokes is a pita and tubed tires mean a towtruck if you get a flat.
Just to clarify though, the 96B doesn't make for a smoother "riding" bike, just a smoother idling bike. The non counter balanced 96A on the tourers shake a bit at idle but once you get moving the shakes disappear and it's as smooth as a 96B.
Last edited by jimmers1817; Sep 30, 2009 at 06:25 AM.