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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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Maybe check the motor mounts, it could be nothing. Welcome from Music City.
 
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:05 AM
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 04:03 AM
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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I have the same issue, vibration on 5 gear between 55-60, below or over is smooth. I took it to the dealership, they said that the mechanic try 3 new sporster and all did the same thing. if it was a car i say it needs balance.
Anybody have info on this?
 
Old Mar 27, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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i have an 05 1200R with 30000 on the clock bought it with 1900mi on it. have no such problem with unusual vibrations in any gear or speed. could be alot of things
best bet have an "expert" check it out. good luck these 1200'S are great running bikes.
 
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