Vibration
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Los Angeles, CA
The touring models engines are rubber mounted and aren't balanced while the Softail models are hard mounted but their engines are balanced which takes care of the vibrations at idle. So it is totally normal.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Woodinville, WA
Should have ridden a Softail Evo . . . Frankly I have no problem with either my TC Fatboy or my Ultra.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Panama City, FL
Pleasant Vibs...
I went from a 1998 fatboy to my 2010 Road King...and noticed the same thing regarding vibration.
The Fatboy was more of a "buzzing" vs. the RK which has a lower "frequency" and just isn't that obtrusive. It's the same but "different".
Folks tell me it will settle out a little once broken in...the rubber mounts soften slightly, etc. This gives you enough time to forget about it and just enjoy the ride.
Dex
The Fatboy was more of a "buzzing" vs. the RK which has a lower "frequency" and just isn't that obtrusive. It's the same but "different".
Folks tell me it will settle out a little once broken in...the rubber mounts soften slightly, etc. This gives you enough time to forget about it and just enjoy the ride.
Dex
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: southern maine
Put cams and a big bore then watch it you might just hop and jump side ways at the stop light LOL
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,600
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From: Windsor, CO
I came over from a Heritage, so I have an idea of what you are experiencing.
It's kind of like jock rash. It irritates the hell out of you at first, but later you appreciate having something to do while at a stop light.
It's kind of like jock rash. It irritates the hell out of you at first, but later you appreciate having something to do while at a stop light.
