Got in a nice ride up to the Poconos. But I still have a frustration...
Even with dually ISO pegs and Timberland impact-reducing insoles, the toes of my right foot keep going numb from the vibrations. Aside from "get a Honda", is there anything else that I can do to lessen the damn vibration transfer to my feet? My hands are OK after my other mods (memory foam Avon grips, polyurethane riser bushings, gloves with extra leather in contact points), and weirdly my left foot never really bothers me. But my right foot often does. I know it's a rigid mount Sportster, and the vibration will never really go away, but as my rides get longer, this is a persistent point of frustration.
Meanwhile, I'm still trying to find a modestly priced area mechanic that would do the fork spring swap for me. When the weather is nice enough to try doing the work myself, I'd rather just ride, and not having a buddy around to make sure it stays upright makes me nervous about attempting it. The one area shop that I contacted never responded, and my faith in the local dealer is too low after multiple screw-ups. But even then I'll still have numb toes. Any ideas?
Can you tell us what mods have been made to the engine?
Having now read rigid mount engine probably moot but I would think with the newer EFI bikes running on the lean side the engine probably doesn't run as smooth as it could.
It might still be true your engine may need a little more fuel to make it smoother IDK.
Got in a nice ride up to the Poconos. But I still have a frustration...
Even with dually ISO pegs and Timberland impact-reducing insoles, the toes of my right foot keep going numb from the vibrations. Aside from "get a Honda", is there anything else that I can do to lessen the damn vibration transfer to my feet? My hands are OK after my other mods (memory foam Avon grips, polyurethane riser bushings, gloves with extra leather in contact points), and weirdly my left foot never really bothers me. But my right foot often does. I know it's a rigid mount Sportster, and the vibration will never really go away, but as my rides get longer, this is a persistent point of frustration.
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But even then I'll still have numb toes. Any ideas?
From one of you posts a while back: " My bike is a 2003, last of the rigid mounts."
So, about all I could recommend is to try a newer rubber mount version.
I know its not what you wanted to hear though...
Can you tell us what mods have been made to the engine?
Having now read rigid mount engine probably moot but I would think with the newer EFI bikes running on the lean side the engine probably doesn't run as smooth as it could.
It might still be true your engine may need a little more fuel to make it smoother IDK.
Aside from an intake swap (both K&N filters), no changes at this point. Putting unmodified OEM slip-ons back on fixed the crazy lean issues I had when I got it, but I suppose it could still be lean, as I haven't messed with the carb jets yet. I guess that's just part of why everyone around here rides the bigger Harleys even just for slower speed roads. :/ I guess it's just a "suck it up or get a different bike for longer rides" situation.
This may be a "snide" remark, I have an 03' also and although it is not Honda smooth it isn't bad at all. Find an early 70's Norton and take it for a ride. You will then love the mild vibs of the rigid EVO HD.
I have a 99 and i ride alot , i changed out to a mx style peg ( wider and longer ) and it creates a better pad for my foot so i don't have numbing issues like i did with the stockers , not for everybody but it did work for me. Just my 2 cents tho
07-10-2021, 11:01 AM
