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Old 03-13-2007, 10:54 PM
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Took my 1st and 2nd ride on the 06 Sportster today, do they all vibrate badly at 55-65mph?
 
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mine is smooth,been out all day riding 60-80 mph no shake,what model? Check tire pressure?
 
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It's an 06 1200C, what should the tire pressure be at? Once I hit 55mph is causes enough vibration that I can barely see anything in the mirrors.
 
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Old 03-13-2007, 11:15 PM
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I get some vibration at 55-60 on mine...smooths out at 60 plus.
 
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Mine is smooth check front motor mount bolt
 
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Old 03-13-2007, 11:23 PM
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Vibration. If you ride a Harley your gonna get some. That's why the chicks like them.


Scratch that!!! You have a wheel out of balance!!!!! Get it fixed!
 
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It's an 06 1200C, what should the tire pressure be at? Once I hit 55mph is causes enough vibration that I can barely see anything in the mirrors.
HAHA you can see out of your mirrors? All I see is my arms unless I'm going around a corner[8D]Tire pressue is on your tire, I think it's 40psi I forget,can go look though
 
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Mine is smooth check front motor mount bolt
where exactly is that located?
 
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I get some vibration at 55-60 on mine...smooths out at 60 plus.
mine does the same thing.
 
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Old 03-14-2007, 12:05 AM
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you're not gonna like my answer but it works... ride faster, it smooths out!
 


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