Front motor mount
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Road Master
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From: Displaced hillbilly
Front motor mount
Was doing some maintenance and was looking at the front motor mount and I think it might be due for a change. Can't say that I've noticed any excessive shaking, but I would tend to think if it wears out slowly over time you wouldn't really notice until you replace it. Bike is almost 10 years old with just under 50,000.
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When they are worn out they tend to collapse, so the gap between the top metal disc and the frame is much less than yours, which looks OK. If you decide to replace it then also replace the two rear rubber mounts as well - no point doing one and not the others!
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Road Master
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Thanks, good advice. I was wondering about the rear ones as well. I didn't look at them yet, but I tend to go all in when I do these things.
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No need to replace anything if it's working ok. No need to do anything. But if you like, replace the rubber mounts. Just make sure you torque everything according to the service manual after they're in.
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I just replaced mine last week. I was planning to do it anyway, but when I started it up this spring I noticed the fairing shaking a lot revving up from idle ~1500 RPM. When I pulled it out the center sleeve was almost completely seperated. Looking at it I didn't think looked bad, but the vibration gave it away. With those miles I would pick one up just to have it on hand. Probably won't be long til you will be changing it.
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Road Master
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From: Displaced hillbilly
I just replaced mine last week. I was planning to do it anyway, but when I started it up this spring I noticed the fairing shaking a lot revving up from idle ~1500 RPM. When I pulled it out the center sleeve was almost completely seperated. Looking at it I didn't think looked bad, but the vibration gave it away. With those miles I would pick one up just to have it on hand. Probably won't be long til you will be changing it.
I think based on age alone it's probably not a bad idea to swap them out.
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I swapped mine and ended up putting the original back in it had less vibration than the new 1. I bought 1 of the 20.00 deals I am now thinking of something more. let us know how yours works out. thanks
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I swapped the front mount with one from Glide Pro.Bike is much smoother,would definitely recommend .
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Dang, proud of them things ain't they? Last time I replaced a motor mount (stock OEM) seems it was maybe $45.00??? May be wrong but quite a few years ago.
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The factory front mount lists for $78.18,Glide Pro mount is $100. Definitely more money,but not a huge increase.