shaking electraglide

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neiltoby · #1 Unread post by **neiltoby** » Fri May 02, 2008 5:37 pm

hi everyone...im thinking of purchasing a 1990 mod harley electroglide classic...bike seems to run well,good when u apply the throtle but has major shaking (vibration) when off the throtle...owner tells me its not engine mounts but the shaking seems to be from the whole bike....stops if u pull the clutch in....any ideas would be great thanks.....cheers.

Johnj · #2 Unread post by **Johnj** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:02 pm

You do know that Harleys have a lot of low frequency vibration at idle. That being said what puzzles me is the vibration goes away when you pull in the clutch. That kinda indicates the clutch or transmission. But it runs good. What kind of mileage does it get?

neiltoby · #3 Unread post by **neiltoby** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:52 pm

hi mate....its got 50 thou klms on it....engine seems tight...plenty of power ...no smoke from exhaust...and yes it only does it if u back off throtle or idle down hill in gear.

honda750 · #4 Unread post by **honda750** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:24 am

id bet its the clutch adjustment, id bet its not fully engaging or disengaging.
id be real careful wit 50 thousand miles on it tho...
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#5 Unread post by **Wrider** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:58 pm

Is it shaking while in gear at idle? Or while in neutral? If while in neutral then there's something definitely up with the transmission. If it's in gear while idling along and shaking hard it means it's just the engine lugging, give it some throttle and go!
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mydlyfkryzis · Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:34 pm

A Harley that shakes? That the "Engine running" indicator.

Without, you couldn't be sure if the motor was running or not.

J/K

Check the compression. May be one cylinder is a little stronger than the other.