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Posted by shunter v8
 - May 29, 2015, 17:32:32 PM

I must be very lucky as I get no noticeable vibration with my 1500 and it's got longshots on it. I did hire a 1200 Sportster when I visited Arizona a few years ago and my hands were numb when I finished riding it.

Posted by chief
 - May 29, 2015, 12:13:44 PM

Check the REFERENCES tab... all of our mods, accessory sources, reference info are included under that tab.

Rubber mounting of pipes is a simple process, but it varies based upon whether or not you have pipes MADE for the Drifter (bad) or made for the Classic etc. (good).
The Drifter pipes are all hard mounted which is very bad for the bike. Classic pipes are rubber mounted by replacing the right peg mount bracket with one for the classic... easy and effective.
1. If you have Drifter pipes you need to fashion a rubber mounted hanger... http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/tbracket.html includes Trolls solution.
2. If you have Classic pipes, you just need to buy a right peg mount bracket with one intended for the Classic... same as the Drifter peg bracket except the pipe hanger part is rubber mounted.
Posted by moosewing3
 - May 29, 2015, 10:16:41 AM

Thanks GB. I am running Longshots, that set up looks like it might work.

Posted by Troll
 - May 29, 2015, 08:04:50 AM

Which pipe? I posted a rubber mount solution that I've been using for years that worked very well. I have a Cobra peace pipe, and I put a set of W-650 rubber muffler mounts in it, and now, at least 25,000 miles later, it is working beautifully. I had the peace pipe off for 2 seasons, 13 & 14. I was running a totally stock exhaust. I put it back on for this year just because...Comparing the two set ups, side by side, as it were, shows me that my mod actually cuts more frame vibration out than the OEM installation.

Posted by moosewing3
 - May 28, 2015, 21:09:56 PM

So I can not find a how to to put some rubber mounts on my exhaust bracket any help would be appreciated, Mrs. Moosewing has pretty much refused to ride the Drifter anymore and that's gonna cut into my saddletime. Already saying she doesn't want to take the bike to New Brunswick next month and I've been counting on that trip. Please someone save me.

Posted by chief
 - June 02, 2014, 10:34:54 AM
Quote from: moosewing3 on June 01, 2014, 15:46:54 PM

Where do you get the rubber for this mod? Is there a how to on here anywhere?

If you are talking about the T-bracket mod those grommets are taken from the frame where the "goat bladder" from the OEM exhaust was attached. If there are no grommets in those holes now, it is still an active OEM part... P/N 92071-1270.

Posted by greenbarn
 - June 01, 2014, 21:58:25 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on June 01, 2014, 18:47:40 PM

moosewing, fear not because GB is one heck of an awesome photo guy and will post nice clear crisp pictures of his work step by step with a write up that would make popular mechanic's green with envy.

once he starts I am sure we will have a complete synopsis on what needs to be done and were to get the parts.

Well, I'll try.  Not sure yet what I'll use.  But it's got to be done.  Rode over 100 miles today, and that vibration is awful. 
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 01, 2014, 18:47:40 PM

moosewing, fear not because GB is one heck of an awesome photo guy and will post nice clear crisp pictures of his work step by step with a write up that would make popular mechanic's green with envy.

once he starts I am sure we will have a complete synopsis on what needs to be done and were to get the parts.

Posted by moosewing3
 - June 01, 2014, 15:46:54 PM

Where do you get the rubber for this mod? Is there a how to on here anywhere?

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 28, 2014, 11:19:17 AM

It's on the lift table, getting ready to tear down for my Mod list...    rubber mount is on the list.

Posted by chief
 - May 28, 2014, 09:06:52 AM

The vibration is coming from the hard-mounted pipes. You have a rubber-mounted engine being strapped down by the pipe hangers... BELIEVE ME this does NOT work. Do the mod to rubber mount the exhaust right away. Its easy and quick.

Posted by Drift1
 - May 26, 2014, 21:00:05 PM

LOL GB .... I know the feeling as I did the same thing . I'm cruising along thinking I'm doing 60/65 look down and I'm pushing 85  :o .... Once you check the torque and rubber mount the exhaust the grips should do the trick . I think you'll like the ISO grips as there bigger round and very comfy . I've had no problems with my hands going numb once I changed to these grips . 

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 26, 2014, 20:53:54 PM

  lol thanks GB,

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I see they make golf club grips, so I figured Ratman would have them...

was never a fan of Avon grips as in the damp humid days they get slippery and hard to grip properly, so I like Winn grips and Golf Pride, and both those are the best to work with also.....

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 26, 2014, 20:49:54 PM

Yea, the 1500 is S--M--O--O--T---H at higher speeds.  The other day, I was meeting up with a buddy to go on a ride, and when I looked down I was doing 80, and didn't even realize it.   I don't have that problem with the 800...   It does vibrate a bit more at top-end, but not bad at all.   The 1500 is definitely a low-rpm issue - I was hoping that the rubber exhaust mount and the re-torquing the motor mount will take care of it.  I want to put grips on anyway - I like the bigger grips better anyway.

Has anybody tried the Avon air-cushioned grips???    I see they make golf club grips, so I figured Ratman would have them...

Posted by Drift1
 - May 26, 2014, 20:39:45 PM

GB I'd have to believe the majority of your problem is the hard mount . The ISO grips will help out , but I'm not to sure how well with the vibration your talking . I have these grips on both bikes and absolutely love the difference they have made . The 1500 came with them installed already , but I'm also not experiencing the bad vibration you are . I have more vibration in the 800 at high speed that is 72+ mph and the 1500 is like troll said , " smooth as glass " , but that's a whole nother story ...... LOL  ;)

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