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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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me and wifey noticed a new vibration ridin back from the keys really noticeable at 70 mph just installed tru trak brace could this be the problem HELP IN OHIO Any sugesstions thnks.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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could you have lost a wheel weight & it's out of balance. Air pressure OK in your tires. Look at the simple things first
 
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by slack20
me and wifey noticed a new vibration ridin back from the keys really noticeable at 70 mph just installed tru trak brace could this be the problem HELP IN OHIO Any sugesstions thnks.
I just noticed the same thing on my 2010 FLTRX at 3400 miles. Just noticed it yesterday at about 72 mph, seems to disappear around 80. I've checked the front motor mount, front stabalizer, rear frame bolts where it connects to the main frame, air pressure, no wheel weights missing, everything is in spec. I've grabbed the rear fender during the vibration and it doesn't seem to be vibrating. I'm taking it in Tuesday to have my wheels rebalanced.
Who knows.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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Do those braces transmit vibration?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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air pressure is right didnt check wheel weights could the front motor mount pooped out 2006 fltr 18,000 miles.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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I doubt it is the brace. Seems like I did read something about the motor mounts causing this... let us know what you come up with.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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is there a better front motor mount i can buy ????
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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I have the same thing going on with my '09 Ultra. It's been to two dealers three times and they say they don't notice anything wrong. So I have ordered motor mounts and will replace them myself. I had a motor mount let go on an '05 and this feels the same, so I am pretty sure this is it. Someone said that if the bike wasn't still in warranty they could probably find the problem. You think?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 02:06 PM
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did you just get new front motor mount and if so did ya get stock harley mount???
 
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Originally Posted by slack20
me and wifey noticed a new vibration ridin back from the keys really noticeable at 70 mph just installed tru trak brace could this be the problem HELP IN OHIO Any sugesstions thnks.
Usually for me when I've changed something and I have a new issue, vibration or something different, removing the new item or investigating the installation of new item is #1 on my list. So in your shoes before putting new motor mounts on I would unhook the True Track and see if the new vibe goes away. And ride it the same way when you noticed the vibe, if you were 2up when you noticed it, ride it 2up, cause it could be load induced also, like the belt gets too tight or too loose when loaded 2up.
 
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