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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 04:34 PM
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My 2014 Street Glide shakes like crazy at idle. Bike runs perfect but the shaking is crazy when stopped. Any ideas? Is there a fix?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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The nature of the beast ... ( I can't believe I'm saying this ) ... They all do that!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 04:53 PM
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Are you holding the front brake while at a stop? It makes a difference in the amount of shaking you will feel. Engaging the front brake while at a stop will result in more shaking as perceived by the rider.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 05:07 PM
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Are you a one and done poster ? Not being smart, just saw it's op's 1st post
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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Yep here we go again
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 05:55 PM
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Yeah, coming from Softails it's a bit different, lol.
 
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my buddy just bought a 14 limited that drops one cylinder every single time he stops if air temp is warm... maybe 75 or above ? i mean EACH stop light....dont know if the rushmores all do that but that of course will cause the shake.. he was told normal for the rushmore 14's... i not so sure
 
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Yup, un-balanced motor shakes like crazy at idle. That's why they're rubber mounted. Not like the Softails with their balanced rigid mount motors. I love it. Lol
 
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Are you holding the front brake while at a stop? It makes a difference in the amount of shaking you will feel. Engaging the front brake while at a stop will result in more shaking as perceived by the rider.
Well, I'm glad to finally hear someone say this. I always wondered about that damn shaking when holding in the front brake. Now, I know I'm not alone.
 
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