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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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I have a 2012 48. I just recently got the cycleshack slipons and installed them on my bike. I have noticed that my bike seems to shake more. My question is, is it normal to feel more feedback in the foot controls with the new exhaust? Mainly when Im braking.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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No that is not normal... Check your front motor mount nut and check the exhaust mounts...

Also you said you put some new exhaust on did you load a new "tune" sometimes the engine will "buck" a little bit if the fuel is off.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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The bike seems to be running normal. I put the xieds on and all of my exhaust clamps are nice and tight. Im not sure about the engine mount nuts. Ill have to check those when i get on lunch. Ive always felt a little vibration when my bike was stock, its just more noticable now with the new exhaust.
 
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Originally Posted by Cabose
I have a 2012 48. I just recently got the cycleshack slipons and installed them on my bike. I have noticed that my bike seems to shake more. My question is, is it normal to feel more feedback in the foot controls with the new exhaust? Mainly when Im braking.
Did you ever find out any other info for this? My bike has been running fantastic until I had to take my pipes off today and put them back on. When I took it for a test ride after there was significantly more vibration in the foot pegs and handlebars.
 
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