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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Default Excess vibration after installing spoke rims/new tires
I just got a set of spoke wheels with brand new Shinko tires installed. I am getting excess vibration at high rpms right before you shift. What could be the problem? I was thinking it could be the belt, not quite sure where I should start looking.
 
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Originally Posted by x883sportster
I just got a set of spoke wheels with brand new Shinko tires installed. I am getting excess vibration at high rpms right before you shift. What could be the problem? I was thinking it could be the belt, not quite sure where I should start looking.
Considering all the information you have provided it may be the muffler bearing.
 
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Considering all the information you have provided it may be the muffler bearing.
Well it does not have stock mufflers. I have vance and hines radius installed. Where is that located?
 
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Originally Posted by x883sportster
Well it does not have stock mufflers. I have vance and hines radius installed. Where is that located?
It is not your muffler bearing,he is pulling your leg.Maybe one or both of the rims are not balanced properly.
 
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How can rim balance affect vibration caused by RPM?
 
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Originally Posted by Von_Zipper
How can rim balance affect vibration caused by RPM?
Well, I guess if it could be a muffler bearing, it is also possible that it could be rim balance, especially if the rims and tires were just changed before the problem started.
 
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Right, just look at the initial posting.
I am getting excess vibration at high rpms right before you shift.
Vibration caused by wheels will depend on speed, not RPM. And this
right before you shift
is even more confusing. I do know when I shift. How can it cause vibration on his bike?
 
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Check belt tension and alignment per your service manual.
 
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Also check the security of your engine mount bolts. Is this a solid-mount or rubber mount XL?
 
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Also check the security of your engine mount bolts. Is this a solid-mount or rubber mount XL?
Rubber mount
 
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