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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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When the bike was new there was very little vibration. Then, after I put pipes on I started to get some vibration in the Pegs....then a bit more after the Heavy Breather and PCIII. Yesterday I got caught in the rain and maybe it was a coincidence but after about 10 minutes in the rain I felt it get worse. On the ride home it seemed very noticeable from about 2800-3500 rpm....pegs vibrating pretty bad and bars were buzzin' too.
Anyone wanna chime in about their vibrations or possible gimme a tip on how to remedy this??&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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check your tire pressure?????
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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It's definitely RPM related...lower revs ( I don't lug it) equals nasty vibration in the Pegs and Bars...especially the Pegs.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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I believe pipes will make the motor shake a bit more making more vibs at higher speeds, but not by a lot. Make sure the front motor mount is tight...
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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I've been noticing some wicked vibs too on my nightster.&nbsp\\; Usually at higher RPM's at highway speeds on the forward controls.&nbsp\\; Actually I just had to replace the two bolts that hold the exhaust flange onto the motor...vibrated right off!
Due for a service pretty soon, so I'll ask the dealership about it then.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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JUST had it in for the 1K service 100 miles ago... and I found that the Front Motor Mount was waaaaaaay loose so I tightened that up. Then I looked at the upper motor mount bolts...one was waaaay loose and the other was GONE!!!!!!!
What did I pay $200 for, and OIL CHANGE?
They Torqued all my bolts? ya right!!!!!
Stealer!!!
 
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