Having a vibration issue on 03 chopper!!

[bigdogjohnny]

Could any one help me with maybe pinpointing a vibration I'm having in the handle bars? It just started this past weekend. It only happens with high RPM's, i can feel the bars start vibrating. When I shift into the next gear and the RPM's drop back down the vibration goes away. I am changing out the front tire tomorrow due to the fact of it being just about bald. Not sure if that would cause that or not. Thank you to all that respond! This website is Awesome!!!!!:2thumbs:

 

[barhopper]

Check your handle bar bushings. May be wore out.

 

[bigdogjohnny]

Thanks, good idea! If they are wore out is there any aftermarket sites to buy some, or do I have to buy them from BDM?

 

[stlmikie]

Or maybe upper motor mount?

 

[f-okie]

I had the same issue with my 06 K9----it was the handlebar bushings.:flag:

 

[V]

Or maybe upper motor mount?

Absolutly check all motor mounts like Stlmikie said. Also might be time to give the entire bike a look over, fasteners, neck bearing, swing arm , etc. Check tightness and any play that might be there.

 

[Moespeeds]

Just something to keep in mind, I switched to hard Urethane bushings and they transferred more vibration through my bars. I broke two mirror stems in one weekend. Went to stock HD soft bushings and no more problems. I don't have BD bars, mine hang out a little farther and have less support, but I'm just throwing that out there.

 

[bigdogjohnny]

Ok, I'm ordering handlebar bushings today. I'll start with that and see if that helps first, while I'm waiting I'll check the motor mounts. Thanks for the input everyone!!:2thumbs:

 

[BBChopper]

Just something to keep in mind, I switched to hard Urethane bushings and they transferred more vibration through my bars. I broke two mirror stems in one weekend. Went to stock HD soft bushings and no more problems. I don't have BD bars, mine hang out a little farther and have less support, but I'm just throwing that out there.

Good point Moe!!!:2thumbs: