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Jan 15, 2007 | 12:27 AM

sportyrider1

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opinion on motor mounts

OK guys I think I need to replace my front motor mount do I want to use the factory mount or after market?

Jan 15, 2007 | 01:14 AM

Steve On 3

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RE: opinion on motor mounts

I put on a HD mount. It was the new, improved version. Fit like a glove. Just be sure to put the flat side up. I asked at my dealer and he gave me the wrong info , man was I pissed. I bought one from J& P at half the price and was never satisfied with it. I felt it had to much play from side to side. That led me to the HD one and it fit like a glove.

Good luck

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Jan 15, 2007 | 08:49 AM

ricaroo

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RE: opinion on motor mounts

I have an 06 ultra and I put a Velva ride front mount on and didn't like it so I put the lastest HD on it is great. Just my .01 cents worth

Jan 15, 2007 | 10:48 AM

jmorton10

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RE: opinion on motor mounts

I agree with the previous posts, use the factory part.

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Jan 15, 2007 | 11:19 AM

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RE: opinion on motor mounts

The old style factory mounts were fine but did not last long. I got 40+K miles on the first one on my EVO, 28K miles on the first one on my wife's FLHT, and 14K miles on the origional mount in my '06.

The new style appears to be much stronger and works fine if installed correctly.

As I remember, HD started using the new design in the production bikes in the spring of '06 and also recalled the old style mounts from their dealer's parts inventory and replaced them with the new design.

Jan 15, 2007 | 01:41 PM

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RE: opinion on motor mounts

This is exactly why these Forums are so handy.I have annew 02 front mount that was going in a new Hot Rod build.I guess it is off to the Dealer.Thanks

Jan 15, 2007 | 01:58 PM

rbtgold

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RE: opinion on motor mounts

As above, I had the same results with aftermarket motor mounts. NO GOOD. I tried a Velva anda J&P/Dennis Kirk(both of which are quite a bit stiffer than stock).The stiffer designkeeps the motor from jumping around at idle but above that....you really feel it. Unless your motor has gobs of HP....imo, buy the stock mount.
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