I have a question for Glider. This summer riding on a long Trip to Mich, i developed a bad rattle in my engine. From your last post i have a B motor. 2001 softail Deuce fxstdi. You said they were internally balanced? How can i troubleshoot this Problem? Any idea's on what would be causing it to vibrate so bad?
Along the express ways cruising 70-80 mph my engine rev's around 3000 rpm's. It seems high, but that is where is runs (i wish i had a sixth gear), i have since raddled a mirror off, cracked my clutch lever bracket, and vibrated numerous other parts off.
To add to the original post i usually shift just before 4,000rpm. 43,000 miles on the bike, bought brand new 2001 from Bald Eagle HD in Marquette Mi. I have never had any engine problems, except this annoying vibration that began his summer.