Stock or modified poll
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RE: Stock or modified poll
ORIGINAL: Streetrunner
Ok, here's what's going on: Recently mySG has been shaking more than usual and the seat, floorboards and highway pegs have developed a buzz that was never there before.Since my accident last year (plates and screws in my pelvis) my body has been more sensitve to vibes.
Also I have just discovered that the baffle in the right SE slipon is loose. Don't know if this is contibuting to the problem but I would guess that it is.The bike is currently in the shop for a tune and if possible to repair the baffle. If it can't be repaired I am thinking of returning it to stock.
Another possible contributing factor is the new style motor mount that was just installed a month ago. Harder rubber, definatly a difference over the original.
When my SG is sick I feel it's pain! lol!
Well there you have it, hope it makes a little sense.
ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
That makes no sense to me.
ORIGINAL: Streetrunner
I'm trying to cut out some of the shake and vibration. Anytime you change from stock pipes you will notice a slight increase in vibes.
ORIGINAL: seldyn1
street,
I'm stock... thinking of going stage 1. Why are you going back??
street,
I'm stock... thinking of going stage 1. Why are you going back??
Also I have just discovered that the baffle in the right SE slipon is loose. Don't know if this is contibuting to the problem but I would guess that it is.The bike is currently in the shop for a tune and if possible to repair the baffle. If it can't be repaired I am thinking of returning it to stock.
Another possible contributing factor is the new style motor mount that was just installed a month ago. Harder rubber, definatly a difference over the original.
When my SG is sick I feel it's pain! lol!
Well there you have it, hope it makes a little sense.
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RE: Stock or modified poll
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You problem is either your new hardmotor mount or improper installed pipes,like with them contacting the frame somewhere. To say that "anytime you change your stock pipes you will notice an increase in vibes" is simply not true.
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I have had my slipons for 2 yrs. When they were first installed I noticed they gave the bike a different feel (shake) over stock. Every bike I have ever put aftermarket pipes on did the same thing. That is a fact. I may be more sensitive than others since I do feel the difference. I'm sure others on this forum will atest to the same.
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You problem is either your new hardmotor mount or improper installed pipes,like with them contacting the frame somewhere. To say that "anytime you change your stock pipes you will notice an increase in vibes" is simply not true.
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I have had my slipons for 2 yrs. When they were first installed I noticed they gave the bike a different feel (shake) over stock. Every bike I have ever put aftermarket pipes on did the same thing. That is a fact. I may be more sensitive than others since I do feel the difference. I'm sure others on this forum will atest to the same.
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From: hollister fl.
RE: Stock or modified poll
07 streetglide stock other than rush slip ons i love the sound of these pipes they sound pretty quiet until you swist the throttle i think there perfect .i had kerkers on it before on a long ride they were very irritating .the bike will still do 117 mph with no problem i need no other modifications other than a good attorney if i get cought!!!!!!!
RE: Stock or modified poll
There are a number of things that can produce more vibration. Basically, your bike should be smooth as the day it was new if not better. There have been a number of threads in the last year or so concerning excessive vibration from the 'new and improved' motor mount. Some were even prompted to go back to the old mount. Also, engine mount/chassis alignment and exhaust alignment have a lot to do with vibration as well. Last weekend I did a engine mount/chassis alignment, which was way off. Afterwards, Iloosened the exhaust mounts and shook it around to where it settled in a 'natural' position, then retightened everything. She is now smooth as silk-not to say it was bad before, it's just better now. 2k in top gear and no vibration.
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RE: Stock or modified poll
I voted for stock because thats where my SG is at right now....it still has only about 500 miles on it. At 1000 miles I am going with a set of Rinehart TD's, Either a SE Heavy Breather, or Forcewinder w/K & N filter, SERT, and a good dyno tune. That should hold me for a few thousand miles....then I will add displacement and cams.
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RE: Stock or modified poll
I'm going to 117 ,so mine definetly aint stock. I find it hard to believe that by putting on a set of pipes, that the vibes are more. I have done 3 Big Bores on my last bikes and each time it smooths the bikes out, not vibrates more. Its one of the many benifits of going to a big Bore. Tolerances are better which makes for a smoother bike and ride.
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