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Apr 23, 2009 | 01:23 AM

A7X

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Rubber Mounted or Solid Mounted

Hey,

I am about to by my first HD, and at the dealership, they said that in 2004 they became rubber mounted. My question is, is there much of a difference? If I have never rode a rubber mounted engine, would I be disappointed, or would the ride be comfortable? I am planning on riding for 100+ mile trips possibly with a passenger, should I invest in a newer HD Sportster with a rubber mounted engine, or is that just a creature comfort that I cold live without if I didn't know the difference?

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Apr 23, 2009 | 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by A7X

Hey,

I am about to by my first HD, and at the dealership, they said that in 2004 they became rubber mounted. My question is, is there much of a difference? If I have never rode a rubber mounted engine, would I be disappointed, or would the ride be comfortable? I am planning on riding for 00+ mile trips possibly with a passenger, should I invest in a newer HD Sportster with a rubber mounted engine, or is that just a creature comfort that I cold live without if I didn't know the difference?

Thanks

Riding "00+ mile trips" shouldnt be a problem....when you sober up...:>)

Apr 23, 2009 | 05:19 AM

BradNailer

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There is a difference in ride between the rubber-mount and solid-mount bikes. Will you be dissipointed in getting the rubber over the solid? Who knows- some guys like watching the front wheel boincing off the ground at stop lights. Some guys like chrome, stock exhausts. Some like rusty home-made jobs.
Try one and see for yourself.

Apr 23, 2009 | 06:13 AM

SpursDarkrider

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If you like the feel of your fillings rattling loose, get the solid mount.

Apr 23, 2009 | 07:01 AM

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Actually, there's not much of a difference in the vibes from a non-rubber mount vs a rubber mount. It is actually independant of how each bike is set up. This has been debated/argued numerous times all over the net & this forum. If you've never rode a sporty, more than likely you would not be able to tell the difference. And if you're going to be riding on several ?00+ mile trips 2-up, I'd actually recommend something more like a Street Glide or Softail Custom, etc, but that's more for the extra room & storage options, etc. Plus all of this depends on the $$$ available for a bike, the sizes of you and your passenger, etc.