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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 06:32 PM
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"Its a good thing" says my wife
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 06:51 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 07:14 PM
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If the EITMS is turned on the engine will have a little more shaking than normal, front cylinder is firing and keeping the engine going while stopped at a traffic light. I've had cage owners comment about my 02 FXD rockin' and rollin' when next to me at a light. The rubber isolators take most of the vibes out at speed.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 07:21 PM
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Trade it in on a Indian, they don't shake.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 07:33 PM
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Buy a goldwing.lol
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 07:42 PM
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You could always try a Glide Pro motor mount. Do some research. Ride safe!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 07:48 PM
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It's as natural as huge **** and a sweet personality, actually they all shake at idle but smooth out with a few rpms. Nature of the touring bikes. I don't mind it at all.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 08:14 PM
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Trade for an M8.
 
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I was told that if you shake it too much at idle that it was considered playing with it.
 
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"Its a good thing" says my wife
Mine too. plus shes extra "frisky" after a long day of riding.
 
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