Engine Stablizer
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Cruiser
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Engine Stablizer
I hope I describe this right. The round collar that the bolt goes through on the engine stabilizer has a small hole on the side. Can these be greased or oiled. My Street Glide is making a chirping noise and I have traced it to the stabilizer. Sounds like a bird. If I lay my finger on it, the chirping stops. So I am hoping this can be lubed. if so, what do I need to use. Thanks!
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Ya may try some Triflow or graphite but heim joints are pretty much a replacement item when the they get galled or sloppy. Oh and check your motor/trans mounts.
Last edited by 0ldhippie; Dec 3, 2013 at 05:06 PM.
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Cruiser
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Thanks, I will try it. Hard to believed it would be wore out on a 2012 with only 16,000 miles.
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My bet motor mount is the cause of the problem.
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If its the stabilizer at the top front of the bike, make sure its not just loose at the frame attachment. Even if it feels tight with a torque wrench, there are many out there where the hole in the frame needs to be tapped out otherwise the bolt does not go all the way in tight. It feels like its bottomed but when you look at the stablizer link itself with the bike running you will see it moving slightly between the stabilizer link and the frame itself. Lay your hand on it at the frame attachment and you will also feel it moving and it will make noise until you push on it with your hand. It will also cause a buzzy vibration when not tightened all the way. Seems the factory either got powder in the holes or they were just shy of being fully tapped.
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WD40 is not a particularly effective lubricant in my experience...it was originally designed to displace water & does that job well...on the other hand, Tri Flow IS a good lubricant, but I agree that if its the Heim joint chirping, lubing it is a temporary fix...suggest McMaster Carr as a good source for an upgraded replacement part...
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WD40 is not a particularly effective lubricant in my experience...it was originally designed to displace water & does that job well...on the other hand, Tri Flow IS a good lubricant, but I agree that if its the Heim joint chirping, lubing it is a temporary fix...suggest McMaster Carr as a good source for an upgraded replacement part...
