Replace it. You will notice less vibes. Then keep oil off the new one. I clean mine with simple green or brakekleen and rinse with warm water after each oil change. Oil degrades the rubber very quickly and since the oil filter drains onto that part when changed it should be cleaned every time.

 

Dude: That is the VR and clutch cable that runs under the bike frame.

 

JOHNNYC
heres a link. check it out.

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....=13&A=514&B=11

 

It vibrates a hell of a lot more than it used to. How big of a deal is it to change? What kind of tools, etc do I need? I don't have much.

- nevermind, I just did a search. Looks like someone else is gonna have to do it.

 

What I thought was hoses and connections must be the wiring and other cables.

Thanks for "drawing me a diagram" LOL Sometimes it really does help you see what it is your looking at.

And good luck with getting it fixed up.

 

I took a close up picture. Does it look like it needs to be replaced? Still a little bit at the top but it's wearing away.

 

"... does it look like it needs to be replaced? "

For comparison purposes, here is a Dyna isolator with 2500 miles on it. The rubber block is a solid 1/2" thick, and its shape is very rectangular. You can see how yours has compressed/softened over time and is starting to spread out, and I would hazard a guess and say it's probably not absorbing vibes and keeping the motor in place like it used to. The isolator is not terribly hard to replace, but the darned thing ain't cheap (it's a Harley!). If you have a lot of mileage and time on yours, replacement is the proper cure, but it's still your call.
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Thanks O-Town. This is very helpful. I've got just over 20k miles on mine. I guess it doesn't look too bad. But I'm sure I'll have to have it replaced eventually.