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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Default 08 bike shakes before idle
My last touring bike was an '06 UC. Great bike but I wanted to trade up to larger engine and 6sp tranny. The '06 had the typical
engine vibration at idle, but only at idle.

My '08 UC on the other hand starts to vibrate at lower speeds, below 5-6 mph. In fact, the bike overall seems to vibrate/shake more
than my '06. Is this typical with the larger engine? Ishake enough in thisNorthern climateI live in, don't need any assistance.
 
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My 08 FLHX shakes much more at idle than my 07 FXDSE did ... much more and it was a 110. It smooths out once going. Maybe it is normal for the 96.
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5-6 MPH? My '06 will buck like crazy if I don't pull the clutch in by around 12 MPH. At 5-6 MPH I'm coasting.
 
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So what RPM'S your ultra idle at? My 08 did shake a little more at idle than the 03 road king but was always smooth after taking off.
 
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