Vibration
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From: A barrier island in NJ
RE: Vibration
The '04 and up rubber mounts do isolate some vibration, but they don't ride like you're sitting in your easy chair either. I think the rubber mounted Sportsters are nice, but I don't believe the difference between them and the 2003 and earlier Sportsters is as dramatic as some would like you to think. I'd certainly have no qualms with a 2003 from a vibration standpoint.
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From: Northern California
RE: Vibration
ORIGINAL: Bucks Owin
Found a fair deal on an Anniversary 1200C thatI like butam wondering if I should hold out for a 2004 or newer because of rubber engine mounting?
Opinions?
TIA<
Dennis
Found a fair deal on an Anniversary 1200C thatI like butam wondering if I should hold out for a 2004 or newer because of rubber engine mounting?
Opinions?
TIA<
Dennis
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From: Metro Milwaukee, WI
RE: Vibration
I have little issue with vibration on my '96. It is fairly similar to an '03. I have ridden both the solid and rubber mountand found that the vibration difference is not a huge deal. ISO pegs and grips will help as well as thicker diameter bars with the vibration issues.
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From: Lansing mi
RE: Vibration
I test drove a 06 1200-L about a week back . I liked it a lot better but I have trouble with my right hand. So I went out and got me a 061200-C, just got it home today.
This is my post on how the test drive went for me.
Well I got lucky [not with my wife] I calld the guy I got my 2000 1200-C from. He got a 06 1200-L he said come on over and drive it and see what you think.
Much better then my solid mount. Under acceleration I cold feel some vibs but not as much as my bike. When I was at steady speeds it is way better. I ran it at deferent steady speedsfrom 50 up to 85 mph and I loved it.
If I had to put a number on it, I would say about a 75 % improvement in the grips; and around 50 % in the foot pegs. The motor is a bit more shaky at idle, but I didn't find it a problem. Also the mirrors dont vib as much, I could see out them a lot better too.
So now Im shoping for a 05 or 06 1200-C.
Thanks to all of you for your advice.........................................Gar y.
This is my post on how the test drive went for me.
Well I got lucky [not with my wife] I calld the guy I got my 2000 1200-C from. He got a 06 1200-L he said come on over and drive it and see what you think.
Much better then my solid mount. Under acceleration I cold feel some vibs but not as much as my bike. When I was at steady speeds it is way better. I ran it at deferent steady speedsfrom 50 up to 85 mph and I loved it.
If I had to put a number on it, I would say about a 75 % improvement in the grips; and around 50 % in the foot pegs. The motor is a bit more shaky at idle, but I didn't find it a problem. Also the mirrors dont vib as much, I could see out them a lot better too.
So now Im shoping for a 05 or 06 1200-C.
Thanks to all of you for your advice.........................................Gar y.
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From: Gahanna, OH
RE: Vibration
ORIGINAL: Bucks Owin
wondering if I should hold out for a 2004 or newer because of rubber engine mounting?
wondering if I should hold out for a 2004 or newer because of rubber engine mounting?
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From: Tucson, Az
RE: Vibration
Alot of the owners of rigid mounts will argue that there isn't "that much" difference. How much "that much" is can be debated. The point is that there is a difference. If you like vibration it shouldn't matter what you get. If you want less vibration, buy an 04 or newer. It's that simple.
