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Desert_bird
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 03:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

(SOLD) My first order got caught up during air traffic and weather disruptions in Europe and on the East coast. Took over a month. Thought it was lost. Ian kindly sent me another one.
Both have now arrived. I can't use two. I'm making it available to first person who covers the shipping.

Basically a large rubber washer: http://palmerproducts.auto.officelive.com/buellxb1 2x.aspx

DB

(Message edited by Desert_bird on February 16, 2011)
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Mideon
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 03:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll go for it! How much?
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Desert_bird
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 03:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Whats ur zip?
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 04:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

post a pic of this larger rubber washer please... I would like to see it.
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Mideon
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 04:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

63139 Saint Louis
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Desert_bird
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)





Just a thick rubber washer with a cut in it to slip into place.

First PM with a zip and paypal cover for shipping cost gets it.

DB
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Vecchio_lupo
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 01:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I see I'm a day late, for real this time. Disregard my pm as I can now see the information trail. Good luck.
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Uly_dude
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was interested in buying one of these from Palmer, but wasn't sure if it did any good. What does everyone else think? Has this big washer proven itself? Anybody have any experiences good or bad with it? Call me a skeptic, but I just don't believe everything I read on the internet. Thanks for the insight.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

how do you install it?
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Motorbike
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I installed the mount saver on my XT. I rode it one day and took it right back off. I could definitely feel more vibes in the handlebars.

Now, don't get me wrong, I have Palmers windshield brackets and they are one of the best aftermarket products I have ever put on any of my bikes. It just so happens that I did not care for the way the bike felt with the mount saver in place. I really do believe it would make the isolator last longer but it removes some of its damping ability too. It keeps the rubber part of the isolator from flexing so much, thus making it last longer.

With all that said, I plan to keep mine in the tool kit and if my isolator fails completely out on the road, I will install the saver and hopefully be able to get home. It just slips in place with no tools but I know that if the isolator is shot, it will be a little more difficult to install the saver washer, due to lack of clearance.
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Pontlee77
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 02:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have it not noticed any more vibes, the reason for it is to prevent the bottoming of the front isolator, so it may just make the life of the front mount longer, although in over 45.000 kilometers i have ned no problem with it.
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Motorbike
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 03:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pontlee77, When I first installed the saver, I noticed more vibes immediately. (Oh by the way, my bike was almost brand new at the time, maybe 350 miles.) Since it is so easy to remove and install the rubber washer, I pulled it back out and the bike was much smoother. I put it back in again, more vibes. As I said, it is now in my toolkit. If the bike has more miles on it and the isolator is already bad, you may not notice any more vibes, in fact, it may reduce them.

My explanation of how it works still stands. You are correct also. By making the isolator so it doesn't bottom out, it will last longer due to the fact that the rubber in the isolator cannot stretch as far because travel is reduced. The reduced travel goes hand in hand with a reduction in damping ability.
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Motorbike
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 03:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Also, the Palmer website states "The Mount Saver does not affect the mounts isolating performance."

I would have to disagree with that. Has anyone else had the same experience?

I believe most of Palmers products are top-notch. His windshield brackets came with everything needed, including a nice 10mm combination wrench to tighten the bolts!
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Desert_bird
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No extra vibing for me. Does exactly what it says. A small rubber peace of mind for when the motor is thumpin'.

'08 Uly with 12K miles

(Message edited by Desert_bird on February 17, 2011)
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Ourdee
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 06:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What was the original cost of said saver?
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Idaho_buelly
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I feel the same way Motorbike..Definately felt different w/it in,but did keep it in tool bag as well..
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Motorbike
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Idaho_buelly, I will probably try my mount saver one more time when I get the bike out of storage, just to see if I notice any difference. I am real sensitive to any changes, vibrations, noises etc in any of my vehicles. I could tell right away that the handlebars buzzed more with the mount saver in place, last time I tried it. Thanks.
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