Counterbalanced vs. rubbermount
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From: Atlanta
RE: Counterbalanced vs. rubbermount
So THAT'S what that shaking is all about! All this time I've been thinking that the Harley engine is just so powerful and muscular that it was all the frame could do just to keep it under control at stop lights! I thought it was just eager to get on with the ride and was chomping at the bit trying to get out of traffic! Now I hear that it's a design feature? Well just go ahead and bust my bubble why dontcha! 
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RE: Counterbalanced vs. rubbermount
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counterbalanced engines have more vibration at the higher RPMs. Rubber mounted have more vibration at the lower RPMs. Pretty simple really.
at 80mph .... most touring bikes are just 'hummin along' where the counterbalanced ones (softails etc) start to get a little more vibration to 'em.
Actually ..... love sittin at the stop-light... and feel the shake-n-quake of the touring setup. give it some throttle... and it all settles right down with just a little vibration thereafter.
counterbalanced engines have more vibration at the higher RPMs. Rubber mounted have more vibration at the lower RPMs. Pretty simple really.
at 80mph .... most touring bikes are just 'hummin along' where the counterbalanced ones (softails etc) start to get a little more vibration to 'em.
Actually ..... love sittin at the stop-light... and feel the shake-n-quake of the touring setup. give it some throttle... and it all settles right down with just a little vibration thereafter.
Beary
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From: Newnan, Georgia
RE: Counterbalanced vs. rubbermount
When I ride my Deluxe it is very calm and vibration free while sitting still, once it gets rolling I can feel the motor. I enjoy that feeling. My Electra Glide will shake your fillings loose while sitting still but put you to sleep at 80 mph. It is just what is your preference. They could put the same set up in everybike, but just like autos we have an option and that is good.
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From: Bloomfield, NM
RE: Counterbalanced vs. rubbermount
It think that there is no rubbermounted engine in the Softails is because the engine isin the frame so tight that there is not enough room for itto shake. Theyhaveit like this to maintain the look of the original Hardtails that it is meant to look like.
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