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Oct 26, 2006 | 07:53 PM

joe v

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vibration

i know these bikes vibrate but lately i have noticed excessive vibration on acceleration through all gears then once i smooth out at one speed (on highway) it seems smooth.But around town vibration seems to much any help would be appreciated.Bike is a 05 rkcustom,vance&hines true duals,custom map,speeds performance plus intake,screaming eagle real six speed.

Oct 26, 2006 | 08:10 PM

pittguy

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RE: vibration

Did this just start or an ongoing problem?Checking the bike for something loose or touching would be the 1st thing Id look for-Im sure you have already.Motor mount would be the next item since it happens under power.Bad plugs would be a long shot or maybe its in your tune.Timing?Faulty ign coil,wheels or tire damage,top motor mount,or trans to motor alignment esp primary chain.

Oct 26, 2006 | 08:17 PM

pittguy

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Compresion ck?Rear belt alignment,tightness?

Oct 26, 2006 | 08:55 PM

V2 Bagger

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RE: vibration

Front motor mount, do a search. 05 had some funked up stuff going on with the front mounts.

Oct 26, 2006 | 09:38 PM

Big Cholla

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RE: vibration

Ditto Pittguy. It is probably a looser than normal drive belt. Check your owner's manual for the drill on how to determine if the belt tighness is correct. I had the same problem. Moving the rear wheel assembly .025" to the rear by the adjusters took care of the viberations. ............ BC

Oct 26, 2006 | 11:40 PM

Retired_Ted

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Bottom motor mount is my guess - very easy to check and to re-torque. All the motor mounts should be periodically inspected.

Oct 27, 2006 | 12:41 AM

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RE: vibration

Ive changed so many front lower motor mounts on those bikes its not even funny. I just replaced 2 in the last 5 days on a 04 roadking & 05 dresser that only had 4200 miles on it. Including putting about 5 on my last two roadkings. Look underneath the front of the bike upwards @ the mount and look for tears in the isolator part of the mount. Goodluck.
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