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Vibration
I just got my 17 883 Iron two weeks ago. I've got 725 miles on it. It's my 3rd Harley. I also have an 06 Super Glide and an 09 Heritage trike.
The day I bought the Iron, I rode it 250 miles to Jacksonville to visit friends. About halfway there, I noticed that it has a significant vibration between 2800 and 3400 rpm, no matter what gear. It's to the point that riding between around 55 and 65 is a nuisance. At a bit above 80, it also shakes pretty good.
This is the first Sporty I've ever ridden, but I've got a few miles on both my Twin Cams. Is this normal?
The day I bought the Iron, I rode it 250 miles to Jacksonville to visit friends. About halfway there, I noticed that it has a significant vibration between 2800 and 3400 rpm, no matter what gear. It's to the point that riding between around 55 and 65 is a nuisance. At a bit above 80, it also shakes pretty good.
This is the first Sporty I've ever ridden, but I've got a few miles on both my Twin Cams. Is this normal?
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From: Pennsyleffinvania
Having owned a 2017 Iron myself, I'd have to say it was a pretty miserable ride at 60+mph.
Having also owned 2 750cc BMW's and a 650cc single BMW, I'd have to say that HD doesn't spend any time or money on developing ride quality. They sell an image, not a competitive motorcycle.
I now own a 2015 XL1200T with much better ride quality, but only in comparison to the 883.
Having also owned 2 750cc BMW's and a 650cc single BMW, I'd have to say that HD doesn't spend any time or money on developing ride quality. They sell an image, not a competitive motorcycle.
I now own a 2015 XL1200T with much better ride quality, but only in comparison to the 883.
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It has 725 miles on it and is not yet run in, which in my modest experience will take a while. Do that mileage every week for a while and all being well it will be much improved soon! My 883L is fine and used routinely up to 80-90mph now it's run in.
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The motor on my 1200 has a mild resonance at ~58 to 62 mph. It used to be way more noticeable when the bike hardly had any miles on it. It has close to 10k on it now, and I hardly notice it anymore.
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