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Posted by rwantin
- June 20, 2016, 09:56:17 AMThe bike finally arrived Thursday. Friday, went to the Secretary of State, transferred the title, got plates, and spent all day Saturday going through things. I've still got some things to go through (fluid flushes, etc.) One thing is for certain, I am madly in love with this bike.
Father's Day was a good excuse to go for the first ride to Dad's. The bike starts, runs and sounds beautiful. And as it was a 90+ degree day, was glad to see the cooling system up to the task. All good.
Except for one thing, and given the bike's reputation for smoothness, a little disconcerting. There is a vibration, best described as going over a washboard, at lower speeds (under 40) and light loads. Seems to smooth out under power and at speed.
I did a little homework here - the ujoint seems to be a potential culprit? Can something like this go in only 6600 miles? Granted, that doesn't take into account abuse or an inexperienced clutch hand. That, and the bike is a 1999, so there were perhaps extended periods where it didn't move much.
Admittedly, I have not inspected yet, is this something that can be done without a lift? I've never needed one before but obviously I do now. I have had a few shafties in my sordid past but never had to go into them other than gear oil changes.
Any other areas I should consider? Stock muffler and mounting appears sound.
Sorry, new baby and temporary Vehicular Hypochondriac, hence stupid questions. I do nearly all my own work, just not familiar with this bike (yet). That will indeed change.
Thanks!
Robert