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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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i just read the back and neck post so here goes my ?
this is my first touring bike (bar hopper b4)
so i am putting on some miles now,anyway i have had to
start riding with my mouth open (not realy but keeping my teeth apart)
seems the vibes are killing my teeth,is this just me or is my seat junk ?
my ride is an 04 ultra classic (stock seat)
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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On my second Ultra and they're smooth once you're rolling. Maybe you should check motor mounts?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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this is my first rubber mount
so if it's a motor mount how can i check that ?
i know how to check them in a car but this is new to me
my other harleys have been solid mount and they did not do this
in this way
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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You might want to check with a doctor. Sounds like it could be a series of mini siezures.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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ATROX88: Your seizure comment is totally out of line AH! HOw would you feel if you or your kid had seizures. My son started having seizures out of the blue @ 29 y/o.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Wow... lighten up Jimmy. Atrox didn't mean any harm... he's a Marine. Sheesh. Anyway, I have a 2004 Ultra... smooth as silk. It's either the motor mounts, or you were right... it's just you.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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ok if it's the M/M how can i check them ??
do i have to take them out to check ??
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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Get the shop manual. Best $65 you can spend.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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I doubt if its the seat. My money is on the motor mounts. I think I read somewhere here that you could visually tell if the front mount was bad. Seems like it gets crushed and leaves metal to metal contact. Search motor mounts, its been discussed before.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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H~D is not noted for making a comfy seat but I think you have another issue also. Start looking around your bike.
 
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