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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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I have a 2013 Harley Davidson Switchback and recently I started taking it out on the highway and at 67 mph it starts to vibrate so badly I have to back it off.

I actually got so worried that the bike was breaking apart. I want to cruise at 70 once in a while so now I am worried that something is really messed up

I bought the bike new 1 week ago and now I am really concerned.

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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 07:19 AM
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It might be the 'known' switchback vibration problem (or not, hard to tell from description). If it happens at 2700-3200ish rpm, any gear or in neutral it's likely due to the muffler bolted to the frame. Easy fix, search here or google 'clevis pin fix' for switchback. Also google 'switchback owners group' (another website forum for owners - tons of info there).

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