another motor mount question
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another motor mount question
Well, here is another dumb question on the motor mount issue: I have read several threads on the engine vibrations, possibly causing fairing bracket failure, some even replaced the HD mount with a Buell mount and I actually had my original mount replaced at 1,000 because it was (broke) at least that what the dealer said. My belief is that there was a recall on the mount.
Anyways, I road on down the my dealer and purchased the new, latest reversion of the motor MOUNT and put the bike up on the table, strapped her down and pulled the manual out and started to look through the procedure… And wahla: I see that there are 2 motor mounts.
Now my question is which one do I replace??? I believe the top mount has more strain on it so it’s most likely is the top mount that’s need replacement. But I just had to ask for confirmation on this. It doesn’nt really make sense to replace the bottom, but the way my luck is I would tear into it and find out that I screwed up… Which I must admit, I do… Occasionally!!!
Anyways, I road on down the my dealer and purchased the new, latest reversion of the motor MOUNT and put the bike up on the table, strapped her down and pulled the manual out and started to look through the procedure… And wahla: I see that there are 2 motor mounts.
Now my question is which one do I replace??? I believe the top mount has more strain on it so it’s most likely is the top mount that’s need replacement. But I just had to ask for confirmation on this. It doesn’nt really make sense to replace the bottom, but the way my luck is I would tear into it and find out that I screwed up… Which I must admit, I do… Occasionally!!!
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Last edited by skydoc; 09-06-2008 at 07:43 AM.
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which mount
Thanks for the reply: I do remenber one post recently that stated to loosen the stablizer when replacing the mount. I think it may have been for adjustment of the engine to help with the pulling of the bike along with the reduction of any binding. I assumed that the top mount took most of the abuse. Thanks for straighting me out on that!!
Last edited by NoTyme; 09-04-2008 at 05:09 PM.
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aftermarket mounts
Hey, I checked out the web site. A bit pricy but as you said, installs it, and forget it. (Sounds like an infomercial) I did bookmark the page, and want to ask how long you had yours installed? I guess I am looking for testimonials.
Last edited by NoTyme; 09-04-2008 at 05:09 PM.
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What top mount? Are you talking about the stabilizer linkage rod? The front motor mount has a top and bottom rubber piece as shown in the pic, the one you would have is on the right ( looks just like the 79D). This is what usually goes out, just make sure you get the orientation correct. The last time mine was replaced they put it in upside down.
Last edited by Born2Glide; 09-04-2008 at 05:37 PM.
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manual seem to point to 2 mounts
Well my goal was to cut down on the vibration a bit to reduce the stress on the fairing mounts. I believe the mounts are subject to a lot of stress due to that vibration especially at idle. I have read some post relating to the installation of the Buell mount part # L0501.2 which favorable results were posted in the reduction of vibration. I have had a fairing bracket loosen which may have been due to the vibration, but I can’t be absolutely sure. My installation is purely to reduce vibration and not necessary for the need of a new mount. Hence the post but when I looked into the manual it pointed to a top and a bottom mount. In one of the post I recently read, the loosening of the stabilizer was discussed and I just assumed that a rubber mount was up under there since the manual showed an upper and lower mount.