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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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2005 RK. Coming home the other night, got off at my exit, pulled up to red light and the engine seemed to be shaking a lil more than normal.

Got homr checked the motor mounts, etc. Was a little low on oil, changed that. Changed spark plugs since the rear plug was a bit fouled. Today same thing, a lil extra vibration, added some fluid to the primary.

Engine sounds and runs strong I hear nothing wrong internally. Bike has just shy of 13K on the clock, any opinions...
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Check for a broken front mount..............
 
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The mount was tight, anything specific to look for on the mount?
 
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you need to unbolt the center bolt and inspect the rubber bushing on the underside. mine was broken in half but unseen from the top
 
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OK cool, thanks, check her out when I get home.
 
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