WHAT IS THIS THING?
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From: Discovery Bay, CA
WHAT IS THIS THING?
I was riding today with a buddy on a '08 Street Glide and noticed there was some kind of stabilizer linkage bolted from the front cylinder head to the frame. I never noticed that before... I'm sure its there to cut down on vibration. I don't have it on my '07 RG... does that mean that there was a problem with vibration on the 07's?
Road Warrior
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From: MONTGOMERY,AL.
RE: WHAT IS THIS THING?
rocknrod is correct. Itis a further measure to reduce vibration and is called an engine vibration dampner. There was no specific problem with the 07 bikes.Just another improvement by HD to make their product more comfortable.
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From: Charleston, SC
RE: WHAT IS THIS THING?
The original poster is talking about the Front Stabilizer Link. It is not there to dampen vibrations. It's made of metal not rubber.
It was moved from the lower position (under the oil filter by the front motor mount) to add stability. Some say it helps stabilize the engine better in the frame and helps eliminate rear sway that some earlier models experienced.
And there is only one front stabilizer link...not two...read it here (page 8):
http://www.coastriderschapter.nl/200...%20Touring.pdf
lp
It was moved from the lower position (under the oil filter by the front motor mount) to add stability. Some say it helps stabilize the engine better in the frame and helps eliminate rear sway that some earlier models experienced.
And there is only one front stabilizer link...not two...read it here (page 8):
http://www.coastriderschapter.nl/200...%20Touring.pdf
lp
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RE: WHAT IS THIS THING?
I think you guys are saying the same thing differently:
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Main Entry:[/b]
stabilize
Part of Speech:[/b]
verb[/i]
Definition:[/b]
brace
Synonyms:[/b]
balance, ballast, bolt, brace, cool, counterbalance, counterpoise, equalize, fasten, firm, firm up*, fix, freeze*, maintain, ossify, poise, preserve, prop, secure, set, settle, stabilitate, steady, stiffen, support, sustain, uphold
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Main Entry:[/b]
dampen
Part of Speech:[/b]
verb[/i] 10[color=#666666][size=3]11
Definition:[/b]
spoil
Synonyms:[/b]
allay, check, chill, cloud, [URL=http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/cool]cool
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Main Entry:[/b]
stabilize
Part of Speech:[/b]
verb[/i]
Definition:[/b]
brace
Synonyms:[/b]
balance, ballast, bolt, brace, cool, counterbalance, counterpoise, equalize, fasten, firm, firm up*, fix, freeze*, maintain, ossify, poise, preserve, prop, secure, set, settle, stabilitate, steady, stiffen, support, sustain, uphold
Source:
Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.3.1)Copyright © 2007 by Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. All rights reserved.* = informal or slang
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Main Entry:[/b]
dampen
Part of Speech:[/b]
verb[/i] 10[color=#666666][size=3]11
Definition:[/b]
spoil
Synonyms:[/b]
allay, check, chill, cloud, [URL=http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/cool]cool
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Tourer
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From: inland empire so. calif.
RE: WHAT IS THIS THING?
They moved it forward to the front of the head to make room for the fly by wire servos.
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From: TX
RE: WHAT IS THIS THING?
Actually, it's used for engine / tranny alignment with respect to the chassis.
They've been there all along, but have been between the front & rear head ~ attached to the top of the bracket that the horn hangs from.
They've been there all along, but have been between the front & rear head ~ attached to the top of the bracket that the horn hangs from.