new road king owner....vibration
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Road Captain
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From: Parrish, Fl
new road king owner....vibration
Ok, so I recently made the switch from the sporty to a RK classic due to the move from Cincinnati to Florida.
Anyway...I expected there would be more vibration on the bigger bike but I seem to be getting a lot of vibration through both the passenger and rider floorbards that causes some uncomfortable tingling. Any suggestions out there? better floorbards etc... Also, this is happening at highway speeds, not just at lower RPM's.
I've seen some jokesters on here so yes, we both have good shoes with good insoles etc...lol
Any suggestions woiuld be greatly appreciated. My wife has part of her spine fused together so we are looking for what ever comfort we can provide.
Thanks
Anyway...I expected there would be more vibration on the bigger bike but I seem to be getting a lot of vibration through both the passenger and rider floorbards that causes some uncomfortable tingling. Any suggestions out there? better floorbards etc... Also, this is happening at highway speeds, not just at lower RPM's.
I've seen some jokesters on here so yes, we both have good shoes with good insoles etc...lol
Any suggestions woiuld be greatly appreciated. My wife has part of her spine fused together so we are looking for what ever comfort we can provide.
Thanks
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At 60 it should be almost glassy smooth. Have it checkd and start with the motor mounts.
Hopefully you won't need to check your bike's crankshaft run-out.
Hopefully you won't need to check your bike's crankshaft run-out.
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Road Captain
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Mine is also an 04 and the only vibration I've ever had (or my passenger) is at idle on the handlebars.
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This is odd. I have never seen anyone go from a Sportster to a King and feel more vibration.
I had 2 Sportys before my 11 Road King and as soon as I take off at any speed it has a lot less vibes then my rubber mount sportster had. I would make sure everything is tight and have the motor mounts looked at. I hope it don't come down to a crank run-out problem...Good luck.
I had 2 Sportys before my 11 Road King and as soon as I take off at any speed it has a lot less vibes then my rubber mount sportster had. I would make sure everything is tight and have the motor mounts looked at. I hope it don't come down to a crank run-out problem...Good luck.