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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Ok I know I have a Harley and they are vibrators, but My RK has developed a "more than normal" vibration at about 1700-2100. Doesn't matter what gear or even free rev. Whether reving up or engine braking down. Just started about a week ago and it shakes the whole bike when it does.

I have checked all mount bolts and they are tight, front mount looks good also. Any clue where to look?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Footboard mounts. it happened to me once. Just a chance!
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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something on the frame touching engine somewere
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Ok ill look it over again. I don't think a footboard would make the whole bike vibrate?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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You didn't say what year it is. You may want to get the crank runout checked. The 2007+ seem to be prone to excessive crank runout. I have a 2012 with 5k mi and developed a vibration as you describe. It sucks.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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The compensator can cause all types of noise and vibes. Could just be a loose bolt on the compensator.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Tire starting to cup or wear unevenly, can happen within a particular rpm band. May not be your problem, but take a look anyway.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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My '08 had a bad vibration but mostly idling at the traffic lights. Turned out to be the front motor mount.
 
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