Bulldog 2005 Shaking issue!

[bohussound]

Hi Guys,
Dragan here from Sweden and I need some help regarding my wives Bulldog 2005. When I´m riding it at speeds between 30-45 mph there´s a lot of shaking coming from the bike. Especially when I release the throttle. Above 50 mph it´s much better. When the throttle is being released at 45 mph it´s shaking a lot but as soon as I´m turning the throttle the shaking is reduced.
Is it supposed to be like this or can this be fixed/adjusted somehow?
I know it has nothing to do with the balancing since I have checked the wheels.
Compared to my Pitbull 2008 it behaves very different. The Pitbull doesn´t shake at all like the Bulldog.
We don´t have any Big Dog experts here so I would really appreciate if someone of you guys could share your thoughts with me and give me some advice of what to do with this issue.
Thanks to you all for having the best forum out there.
Dragan

 

[KaptinAmerika]

When was the last time the forks were serviced and the shocks were checked?

 

[bohussound]

When was the last time the forks were serviced and the shocks were checked?

The airshock has just been replaced but I haven´t checked the forks. It feels like it´s coming from the engine though.

 

[paleskin]

Be sure to check those pesky engine mount bolts, some have had them rattle out over time. Thes are the three bolts near the ignition coil cover.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

If your engine mount bolts are all tight you might want to open your primary and make sure the clutch hub hasn't come loose.

 

[bohussound]

Be sure to check those pesky engine mount bolts, some have had them rattle out over time. Thes are the three bolts near the ignition coil cover.

Thanks I will check it and let you guys know.

 

[bohussound]

Hey Guys,
I just want you to know that it was the belt tension that caused the problem with the shaking and the vibrations on the Bulldog. The belt was too loose and had to be tightened up.
Thanks again for you help and support. :up:
Dragan

 

[72fl]

Motor Mounts, and for as long as it takes to check re-check the front axle for tightness, can't recall torque spec offhand.

 

[Mickeetwo]

Hey Guys,
I just want you to know that it was the belt tension that caused the problem with the shaking and the vibrations on the Bulldog. The belt was too loose and had to be tightened up.
Thanks again for you help and support. :up:
Dragan

Thanks for the update.....glad its fixed :2thumbs: