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Apr 27, 2020 | 01:59 PM

hdrider98ci

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Front motor mount replacement

I have a 2015 road glide 58k , thinking its time to replace the front motor mounts . I don't see a lot of aftermarket replacement options . Are the stock HD ones the best to use or are there better ones available ?
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Apr 30, 2020 | 10:19 AM

Whodeynate

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When I replaced mine on my 96 RK I did some research and found the best option for me was the OEM mount since it was rubber and a little softer than the after market polyurethane styles. The poly's do last longer and are stiffer but since I have an Evo, that we all shakes fillings out of teeth lol, I was fearful that my crossover pile would crack with the poly. JP cycles and Dennis kirk both have a decent selection of them. Lots of good reviews about them but like I said I felt it would work for me. Hope this helps a little bit.

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Apr 30, 2020 | 10:30 AM

Inop

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If you do a search for front engine motor mount you will find that a lot of guys are running the Glide Pro motor mount. I bought one but have not installed.

Apr 30, 2020 | 12:57 PM

fordhd2005

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I went the expensive aftermarket route and really regretted it. You will feel every vibration (or at least I did) and ended up replacing both inner fairing brackets after about 1000 miles. After about 3000 miles it seemed to settle in. I also did the swing arm bushings at the same time. That was a good upgrade. But I would go stock on the motor mounts if and when I replace them again.

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May 1, 2020 | 07:15 AM

Tarkus60

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I used the glide pro and I think its a bit smoother. Is night and day difference ? No.
I hoping it will last longer. Would I purchase it again? Yes

May 1, 2020 | 07:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hdrider98ci

I have a 2015 road glide 58k , thinking its time to replace the front motor mounts .

Since you got 58K from the OE unit, I`d buy another.

May 1, 2020 | 07:36 AM

grbrown

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The 1996 and 2015 bikes referred to use quite different front rubber mount systems, so there is no comparison. On the earlier bikes a direct replacement is perfectly satisfactory, quite probably the same for the later models.