deceleration vibration
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Road Captain
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deceleration vibration
I've read on here about people experiencing some vibration when braking, and some indicate that it's normal. I've been noticing when decelerating, no braking just letting the bike slow down on it's own while gearing down, that I also feel some vibration. Is this also normal? Could be in my head but it feels like it's getting more noticeable.
Last edited by T Man; Nov 7, 2016 at 08:46 AM.
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Vibration while braking isnt normal, its usually the result of warped rotors.
Regarding deceleration vibration, I would 1) make sure your spokes are tight and have been trued up per your service manual, 2) make sure your tires are properly inflated 3) check for tire wear (cupping, etc)
Beyond that, have someone else ride it, possibly someone from a dealer, see what they think.
Regarding deceleration vibration, I would 1) make sure your spokes are tight and have been trued up per your service manual, 2) make sure your tires are properly inflated 3) check for tire wear (cupping, etc)
Beyond that, have someone else ride it, possibly someone from a dealer, see what they think.
Tourer
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On my Road King I get rough vibration on deceleration when the bolt that holds the exhaust to the transmission is loose.
I comes on very quickly, usually in the middle of a long trip.
This is the mounting bolt that is right by the cat, the first one as the headers come down from the heads. It is held tight by a locking nut, but it doesn't really hold forever.
Check and see!
I comes on very quickly, usually in the middle of a long trip.
This is the mounting bolt that is right by the cat, the first one as the headers come down from the heads. It is held tight by a locking nut, but it doesn't really hold forever.
Check and see!
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Road Captain
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Yes it goes away when the clutch is pulled in.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Manitoba, Canada
On my Road King I get rough vibration on deceleration when the bolt that holds the exhaust to the transmission is loose.
I comes on very quickly, usually in the middle of a long trip.
This is the mounting bolt that is right by the cat, the first one as the headers come down from the heads. It is held tight by a locking nut, but it doesn't really hold forever.
Check and see!
I comes on very quickly, usually in the middle of a long trip.
This is the mounting bolt that is right by the cat, the first one as the headers come down from the heads. It is held tight by a locking nut, but it doesn't really hold forever.
Check and see!
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