Why does my Harley Davidson Sportster keep vibrating?
If the nature of the vibration coming from your Sportster suddenly changes, or just seems excessive to you, there may be a problem besides the standard Harley unbalanced rumble. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster (2004-2016).
What kind of vibration does a V-twin bike have?
The bike has foward controlls and most of the objectionable vibration is in the pegs, it’s realy uncomfortable. The bars and seat vibrate a little but very acceptable. The vibration is of course on low rpm but it gets much worse when the engine is pulling. Once you bring it up to around 70 mph it smooths out pretty well.
Why does my bike vibration every time I Ride?
Earlier models rigidly mounted the engine/transmission to the frame and there is not much you can do about the vibration you feel every time you ride; it is part of the Harley character. The rubber mounts can deteriorate when exposed to fluid leaks and hot dry weather.
What should I do about vibration on my 95 sporty?
The vibration on my 95 sporty was similar to yours.. Like brian (fin) and newhd74fan said about the CHANGES and Just a little change in the speed would Help the mirrors.. Softer grips for Vibration and control Hand Grip used to hold handle-bars is needed…
If the nature of the vibration coming from your Sportster suddenly changes, or just seems excessive to you, there may be a problem besides the standard Harley unbalanced rumble. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster (2004-2016).
Is there a vibration damper for a Sportster?
Fisher Vibration Damper There is a device called the Fisher Vibration Damper, from Doug Fisher International (DFI). It is not cheap and is kind of a pain to install, as it replaces the stock engine sprocket and requires removing the clutch. It is supposed to let you cruise about 10 MPH faster before vibration becomes a problem.
What’s the weight of a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster?
2007 Model XL 1200C Sportster FXDB Dyna Street Bob FLSTC Heritage Softail Dry Weight (lbs) 589 634 725 But the real deal was the vibration. My experience was on a new 2003 Sportster and since then Harley has added rubber and made significant vibration reduction improvements to the newer models.
How big of a pulley do I need for a Sportster vibration bike?
H-D offers a 55-tooth rear pulley as an option. Check to see what pulleys your bike is running at the present time, then use a gear chart to decide what pulleys you should be using. If you stick with H-D pulleys, your choices are limited to 27 or 29-tooth in front and 55 or 61-tooth in the back. Usually, those are all you need.