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5k rpm vibration

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Rob A., Aug 3, 2018.

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  1. William Thompson

    William Thompson Active Member

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    I don't see any harm in experimenting. This issue has come up for plenty of folks, and I don't think I've seen this approach to resolving it before (maybe I missed it though). I don't see why it would have to look awful with the right fit and finish.
     
    William Thompson, Aug 14, 2018
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  2. Colin 85 700

    Colin 85 700 Active Member

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    My bike has 4-1 it vibrates at all RPM it seems but seems worse around 4800-5000 which ironically is where I tend to cruise... 100-110 kph it used to make my hands numb in 15 mins riding a highway.
    The cushion grips helped a bit
    The bar weights recently added helped significantly
    Wearing my heavier padded riding gloves also helps a bit
    The best thing I've found so far, is to not let it sit at a particular RPM too long, or it gets an annoying harmonic that tries to give you carpal tunnel syndrome.
    By varying my speed a bit here and there, lightly accelerating and decelerating 2-300 RPM it's not as annoying or tingly on the hands... On a curvy road, simply slow for a corner then accelerate tru it instead of cruising one speed... Etc.
    Hope this helps​
     
    Colin 85 700, Aug 15, 2018
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    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    Is your bike one of the rubber mounted engine ones? If not surely this is a step in the right direction?
     
    Minimutly, Aug 16, 2018
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    the best way to fix this buzz is take a ride on a Buell from time to time
     
    Polock, Aug 16, 2018
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  5. turpentyne

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    Hah! Even better: ride a Royal Enfield.
     
    turpentyne, Aug 16, 2018
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    Don't forget the singing fins
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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