XL vibration

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Is there any after market parts that will ease the vibration on a 95' sportster? I know this is a trait of the bike but I would like to cruise over 70 MPH without all the vibration.

Posted by: artsco03 on Mar 2, 07 1:48:39 pm

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if it is vibration that is getting in the way of your fun
may i suggest a big bike like a FL..

your skirtster is not made to be a big inch barca-cruiser.
it is a tough lite go fast light to light street rod..you got the wrong tool for your needs and interests

and making it a big burly he-man engine didnt do anything but excacerbate the negatives of a small light bike...

id throw a match on it, call it a day and speed my bad self to the stealership to get a new big boat...then you could criuse at travelling speeds for dsys on end in total american made comfort.

Posted by: wanker on Mar 2, 07 4:26:52 pm

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Seems to me I remember changing the countershaft sprocket on my 72. It helped but after a long ride I'd still be numb from the waist down.

Posted by: PANCHO-HDRK on Mar 2, 07 4:52:42 pm

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pancho, that sounds like fun->>>>>>NOT!!!!!

Posted by: wanker on Mar 2, 07 4:57:34 pm

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The only products that I am aware of are the Balance Masters series of "dynamic" balance devices.
I have never heard of them actually doing any good, not even slightly.
Another snake oil device.

Although tedious and potentially expensive, may I suggest having your pistons match ballanced and your bottom end dynamically ballanced by a competent shop.
If this is done correctly, you will be amazed at the overall smoothness this will give to your engine.

Oh yeah, check your compression in both cylinders, there should be no more than 10 PSI difference from each other.

Posted by: dls8 on Mar 2, 07 11:36:15 pm

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One trick is to put small dia. rubber hose thru the handlebars, that will cut vib. in that area only. Had a friend that put the balance masters in the primary of a 98 softail custom and it cut down a lot of vibs.

Posted by: Tipper on Mar 3, 07 6:35:30 pm

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Thanks- I'll stick with what I have. It's not that bothersome and a big boat is not my style. I'd rather put up with the vibration and have a bike that I can ride the way I want to rather than a big bore garbage wagon that can only handle straight roads. I may take a test ride on a new sporty and see how they handle.

Posted by: artsco03 on Mar 3, 07 10:39:02 pm

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Check out BarSnake. It's made for handlebar vibration. Dumping generic silicone or rubber products on the bars doesn't address the specific vibrations a bike make like BarSnake does. It's not going to take all the vibes out, but it doesn't take a lot out, especially at some RPM levels.
Get the liquid version, it's easier to use.

Posted by: Majicbringer on Mar 4, 07 10:07:48 am

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What about changing out your sprockets? Go with larger ones with a few more cutters. You will loose the quickness from light to light but your motor will not work as hard when cruising at High speed. Also dont close your mouth all the way. This will prevent your choppers from touching and causing a vibration back to your ears. My cousin found himself a large gal. He cant go as fast and she soaks up a lot of the vibes. She just has to learn not to put her feet down when he stops.

I had to swing her hoof off the bike so I could pick it up off both of them. Course I was laughing the whole time and its not good to lift when you are laughing. Bikes okay.

Posted by: JCOURNEYAP on Mar 4, 07 8:27:29 pm