Bad Motor Mount?
Road Warrior
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From: east cen.miss
My RKC developed a noise coming back from Daytona last Oct. It drove me nuts for a while,did it at idle a was worse just above idle and when I turned it off. Turned out to be the front primary sprocket nut had backed off a couple of turns.Just glad we cought it before it did any damage.
Road Warrior
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And get a service manual already....
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From: Biddeford, Maine
So for $65 is it worth it to stick with the stock HD unit, or spend a little more for an aftermarket one?
I have 36000 miles.........so I'm guessing it's time to change it out.
Does an oil cooler get in the way of changing the motor mount?
Steve
I have 36000 miles.........so I'm guessing it's time to change it out.
Does an oil cooler get in the way of changing the motor mount?
Steve
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
Did you check the upper motor mount above the horn? The one that has two bolts that go right into the top of the jugs? I've lost two bolts from that location, and experience the same sounds you're describing. If one of those bolts comes out, the bracket is banging on the cylinder constantly....
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Excessive vibration on our bikes. The foot boards would put your feet and legs asleep. Yes they are stronger but they dampen less. I didn't care for them.
Road Warrior
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The one thing I noticed about the Velva Ride is the flange is quite a bit thicker than the OEM one. I had to get 1/2 inch longer bolts to attach it to the frame. The rubber isn't a polyurethane bushing type, but it is kind of translucent instead of the dense black rubber on the one I took off. Don't know how they compare, only know I like it better now. No additional vibes through floorboards or bars.
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From: Lenexa, KS (KC)
I actually took my bike to the dealer to get the mount changed, and add the 2" pullback bars. With my knee injury at Christmas I'm just not up to working down low on the bike just yet and putting extra stress on the leg, so I had the dealer do it. They did a great job and I'm very pleased with how it rides now. I think they had quoted me about $125 just to replace the motor mount, which I thought was worth it. The pullback bars, with new braided brake cable, bushings, and grips was another $350. Again, worth it for me since I can't do too much on my own right now, and the bike handles great. I've got around 35k on my ride, and this was likely the original motor mount -- sure looked like it when they took it out. I have very little shaking.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Toledo, OH
Go to the Road King riders forum on Delphi Forums. On their start page there is the procedure (with pictures) to change the mount on a Road King. I think it would be the same on all touring bikes.