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14th December 2010
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 223 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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What should i have done?
Ok, so Im getting worried now. I recently picked up a new to me 2004 XL1200C fo $4,000.00. Not a bad deal. Was unmolested and very clean with 9500 on the engine. But after reading about not having a trap door for the transmission, I am second guessing whether or not I should have gotten a rubbermount. Now, I have no issues with the tranny right now, but am worried about the future. Should I be, or am I just being paranoind? I just know that I don’t want to split the cases……ever. I know, I know, ride it til it breaks. I just want to know if it is inevitable that I will have to split the cases. Should I have gotten a solid mount (1986-2003)? Lemme know what ya guys think.
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14th December 2010
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Sunny Italy
Posts: 15,402 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH 1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 1993 Other Motorcycle Model: Moto Guzzi California EV Other Motorcycle Year: 1998
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I shouldn't have to worry about splitting the cases for at least another ten to fifteen years. Worry about it then. Should you have gotten a solid mount? Of course! 
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14th December 2010
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Super Moderator
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Duarte, CA
Posts: 5,627 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster 883L Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda CB350 Cafe Style Other Motorcycle Year: 1970
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The rubbermounts are reliable, and some members have high mileage on their bikes. Its just me but I wouldn't trade my rubbermount for any other model. You aren't missing anything.
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14th December 2010
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JESTER MAFIA
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Indian Territory
Posts: 9,142 Sportster/Buell Model: NRHS 1250-R Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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I wouldn't worry about it. The Rubbermount transmissions are pretty stout.
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14th December 2010
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 998 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Other Motorcycle Model: Fairlane 500 Other Motorcycle Year: 1964
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jharback
i shouldn't have to worry about splitting the cases for at least another ten to fifteen years. Worry about it then. Should you have gotten a solid mount? Of course! |
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14th December 2010
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Senior Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 2,841 Sportster/Buell Model: 2001 883 Custom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rlutsey
I wouldn't worry about it. The Rubbermount transmissions are pretty stout.
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True that. You'd really have to work pretty hard at tearing one up.
But then again some do. I wouldn't worry about it. My solid mount has 50K on it and I haven't had to use the trap door yet.
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14th December 2010
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Senior Chief Know It All 2nd Class
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Temecula, CA
Posts: 1,474 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 1999 Other Motorcycle Model: Dyna Wide Glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2011
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Got to agree with these guys. The Trap Door would be one of the last reasons why I would choose a rubber mount or a solid mount.
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14th December 2010
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Turbo Mafia
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: North East PA and NJ
Posts: 1,616 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2010
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Look at it this way, The MOCO took the trap door out because they realized that the chance of anyone needing to get to the transmission for repair on the rubber mounts is slim to none...  |
14th December 2010
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 302 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 04
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Don't Worry Be Happy
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14th December 2010
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic 1st Class
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: ILLINOIS
Posts: 1,245 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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Enjoy the ride!!! Worry about the trans when you have trans trouble. Lets see some pics.
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