When to replace the front motor mount on a Harley Davidson?
Replaced front motor mount. Now bad vibration. | Harley Davidson Forums Replaced front motor mount. Now bad vibration. Hey everybody. I haven’t been on for a while but I’m still out here in cyberspace. Well I did it again. I tried to fix something and only made it worse. I had a slight vibration so I decided to replace my front motor mount.
Can A H-D Mount replace a J & P mount?
I would ditch the J&P mount and install a H-D OEM part. The one you removed is the old style as is the one you installed. The one from H-D is a newer improved style mount. Also that mount bracket attached to the engine case should always get loosened when changing the mount.
What kind of front motor mount do I Need?
The one from H-D is a newer improved style mount. Also that mount bracket attached to the engine case should always get loosened when changing the mount. Whew!
How do you install a new motor mount?
Spray a bit of Windex on the rubber portion of the new motor mount. This makes it even easier to put the new motor mount in place. Tighten the two nuts that attach the motor mount bracket to the engine (H). Torque 33 to 38 ft-lbs (see Figure 4).
How do you replace a front motor mount on a Harley?
It looks like it’s pooched out to one side. I watched a video on Fix my Hog where Bob LaRosa replaced the front mount on a 2005 Road King. All he did was loosen one bolt on the stabilizer link where it mounts to the frame, loosen the motor mount bolts and jack up the engine and took the old mount out.
Spray a bit of Windex on the rubber portion of the new motor mount. This makes it even easier to put the new motor mount in place. Tighten the two nuts that attach the motor mount bracket to the engine (H). Torque 33 to 38 ft-lbs (see Figure 4).
I would ditch the J&P mount and install a H-D OEM part. The one you removed is the old style as is the one you installed. The one from H-D is a newer improved style mount. Also that mount bracket attached to the engine case should always get loosened when changing the mount.
The one from H-D is a newer improved style mount. Also that mount bracket attached to the engine case should always get loosened when changing the mount. Whew!
It seems to form a ‘triangle of stability’ within the frame for the motor and transmission. This bike has just over 47,000 miles on it, and I have read that the service manual recommends replacing the front every 25K-35K miles. The urethane motor mount feels more solid than the rubber one.
How much does a fm-1008 front motor mount cost?
Front Motor Mounts FM-1008 Front Motor Mount 1980-2008 FLHR, FLHT, FLHX, FLTR, FXR $100.00 FM-1011 Front Motor Mount 2009 – 2017 FLHR, FLHT, FLHX, FLTR $180.00 FM-1018 Front Motor Mounts
How much does a glide pro motor mount cost?
Glide-Pro Stabilizing System (GP-M8 2318) 2018 – Present FLHR, FLHT, FLHX, FLTR $480.00 Front Motor Mounts FM-1008 Front Motor Mount 1980-2008 FLHR, FLHT, FLHX, FLTR, FXR $100.00
How to remove and replace a Harley Motor mount?
Harley Motor Mount Removal and Replacement Video | Fix My Hog This video shows how to remove and replace the Harley motor mount. Our expert takes the time to remove the oil filter in this Fix My Hog video.
Front Motor Mounts FM-1008 Front Motor Mount 1980-2008 FLHR, FLHT, FLHX, FLTR, FXR $100.00 FM-1011 Front Motor Mount 2009 – 2017 FLHR, FLHT, FLHX, FLTR $180.00 FM-1018 Front Motor Mounts
How do you remove a failed motor mount?
Using a socket and long extension, remove the motor mount bolts on the engine side. Then remove the motor mount bolts on the chassis side. Slowly raise the engine using the jack. Check every full pump to see if you have enough clearance to remove the failed motor mount.
Can you use Glide pro on front motor mount?
If you install the Glide Pro front mount and the vibration isn’t eliminated or at least diminished, something else is going on. I replaced the worn out oem on my ’06 flhtc with a Glide pro, it did not totally eliminate the vibration but, it did make for a better ride.