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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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this is my first HD and it a rkc .. i know they vibrate ... i get this tickle type sensation when my feet our on the floor boards .. dont feel it on the cruise pegs ? 07 rkc ...normal live with it or is there a fix
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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I don't get any buzz at all unless my heal touches the engine. Check the rubber grommets on the floorboards and make sure they're still intact???
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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It is normal. The vibration your feeling is the charictor of the bike. That said you may or may not have a front motor mount that is loose or shot. At 1500 to 1800 rpm's the vibration goes away on my Electra Glide Classic.
 
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I can't speak for anyone else, but mine do the same. Slight vibration while running, but not a bother.
 
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Damn and the dealer told me I had to pay extra for the deluxe foot massage mode upgrade!
Sorry couldn't resist, you knew it was coming!
It's mostly normal, but like rapz said you might want to check the floor board inserts to make sure, could be time for a replacement.
Agree it could be motor mount loose as well but sould start with the inserts.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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You'll get used to it. If something ain't wrong, just ride the tires off it.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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thx for the reply guys ; just wanted to make sure it was norm , so much talk about run -out and vibration that for piece of mind i had to throw it out there
 
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My wife sorta likes the vibration. In fact, she loves it! LOL
 
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Make sure your foot is not touching the shifter pedal. You will feel alot of vibration through the shifter if your foot touches it.
 
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