New, serious vibration.
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Road Warrior
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From: SouthEast Michigan
New, serious vibration.
Had the front motor mount replaced on my Electra Glide Classic at an independant shop while on a trip recently. Since then, at 1300 to 1800 RPM's my motorcycle vibrates so bad that my fairing, windsheild and handle bars are rattling to the point that they are making noise. I can see them shaking like crazy and cannot see out of the mirrors. The motor was smooth before except when at an idle, it would shake a lot. I confirmed that there is indeed a new motor mount there. I can no longer allow this crazy, intense vibration to continue, but I do not know what to do. If anyone can offer a solution, I will be thrilled and forever grateful. This beautiful motorcycle just can't vibrate like this anymore, what a waste.
I should add, I do not want, nor can I afford to take my motorcycle somewhere, (especially a dealer) to have it repaired. I have to do this myself. I am not new to wrenching, just new to this motorcycle. Everything is different from the 1980 Wide Glide I owned and worked on for 12 years.
Thanks, all.
I should add, I do not want, nor can I afford to take my motorcycle somewhere, (especially a dealer) to have it repaired. I have to do this myself. I am not new to wrenching, just new to this motorcycle. Everything is different from the 1980 Wide Glide I owned and worked on for 12 years.
Thanks, all.
Road Captain
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From: Citizen of the Republic of Texas, now in GA
RE: New, serious vibration.
Did you go back to the independent that installed the new motor mount? That would be my first stop.
Is it in all gears at the same rpm? Just installing a motor mount should not have created a problem.
Is it in all gears at the same rpm? Just installing a motor mount should not have created a problem.
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From: Ozark, AL
RE: New, serious vibration.
Happened to mine too. We posted this in the engine section with no response. Just as you roll the throttle on there is a very pronounced shudder. It is not associated with the clutch because it will do it in neutral. I had a vib before I changed the mount, that one is gone, this is a whole other vib. If this is because of the new mount, I need an old one.[:@]
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RE: New, serious vibration.
Either it is not tightened down snugly or the mount is brittle and is transferring the vibes like a rigid mounted engine. Only a guess, mind you. Rubber has a shelf life......remember the condom you used to carry in your wallet in high school?!
Tourer
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From: St. Louis
RE: New, serious vibration.
why and when did they change motor mounts? Is it really all about the $$$?
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From: Ozark, AL
RE: New, serious vibration.
the new style motormount isn't rubber...
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RE: New, serious vibration.
Not sure on the new rubber mount motors, but on the older bikes they had a top mount on the motor. If they had to replace the front mount and your bike has this upper mount it may have been left loose.