On the TC88 2006FLHX, how can you tell if the motor mounts are failing and need to be replaced?

I am getting a lot of vibration / front end feels kind ofloosefrom the bike since my 5000 service last week. I can't nail it down, but something doesnt feel right. I've gone over everything I can think of.

 

Puzzled, BrianTTM, Phil, Bart? Any other experienced wrenches have any opinions / ideas on the above?

 

5k miles and motor mounts failing...WOW...i guess anything is possible. Check the service manual...sorry i would but mine in in my shop..and i am at work now.

 

Could it be broken fairing brackets?

 

There is a service bulletin M-1182 for 2006 touring model front engine mounts. The mount has been redesigned. I had the same vibration last year and mine was broke. it was replaced under warranty and 12000 miles later no problem.

 

Ditto on the service bulletin - they replaced my 04 RK Custom motor mounts at 9+K under warranty even though my expired. Vibration is gone and rides much better.

 

Replaced the front mount on the Ultra last summer after noticing a "different" vibration. Reached under to give the mount a feel,and all the rubber had vanishedTake a look/feel yourself,and if it "IS" bad.Get it repaired ASAP. This will cause the fairing brackets to snap. Don't ask me how I know[&o]

 

My motor mounts went out on me at 7500 miles. Nowat 50,236 mile it's starting go go bad again. I have an extended warranty, so when I bring it infor the 50,000 mile check up on Tuesday I'llhave the Stealer's replace it.

If your mounts are going bad and their not replace it can damage your pipes.

 

Start with what the guys above suggested first. The bike is awful new to be chasing vibration issues.

If after that it still exists we'll look into alignment next.

Than the add on devices.

Is is motor vibration or what feels like suspension wiggle/wobble?

 

Kern,
Here's how I confirmed mine was bad. If the engine mounting plate, ( triangular piece on the very front of the motor, under the voltage regulator with the hiem joint connected to it ) is sitting down on the rubber, ie no gap between them, it is shot. Mine actualy vibrated less with a broken mount than with the new one, at idle. The thing that made me go looking was that the back end started tracking squrilly on grooves & in curves. Everyone is correct that they had a problem with the "B" series mount in '05 & '06 tourers. Funny thing is this is the same mount thats been used since the early '80s on FXR & FLH/T's. My 20 yr old FXR still had the factory mount @ 30,000 miles. Just replaced the one in the Roadglide 2 days ago @ 6,000. Be aware that the "C" series one that they will replace it with under warranty will vibrate more @ idle.

Rini