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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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if you guys remember, a few months ago I replaced my front lower motor mount isolators with new Drag Specialties isolators. I developed a terrible vibration after doing this, and couldn't get rid of it. i was told by my mechanic it had to settle in and by Drag Specialties ,Their mounts were identical to OEM and would not cause a vibration. I just replaced the Drag Specialties with Harley OEM mounts. The vibration was gone instantly and the bike rode better than it did before. For those of you that were asking about changing the mounts, in the previous thread. Go with the OEM.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Hey thanks for that info, good to know.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Replaced mine with a "B" model mount made out of stiffer material I bought on ebay. Vibrates horribly. What I read about the "C" and "D" mounts is not encouraging. Velva Ride and Sta-Bo are both stiff. Searching for alternatives. Vibration so severe it broke off the L mirror and fairing mounts.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by oldbiker771
Replaced mine with a "B" model mount made out of stiffer material I bought on ebay. Vibrates horribly. What I read about the "C" and "D" mounts is not encouraging. Velva Ride and Sta-Bo are both stiff. Searching for alternatives. Vibration so severe it broke off the L mirror and fairing mounts.

So what are you going to do? Go with the OEMs like Lou did or what?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Harley R&D Is Hard to beat,,
My 08 1200R Is super smooth,,I can't Imagine wanting smoother XD
 
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