Need less vibration from my 2006.

I love to put in 3-400 mile days on my 2006 VFR but I would like to experience less vibration in the front end since I am an old guy. Suggestions? Not into the technology but love to ride so keep it simple please.

[image: View Post]rgregc, on 28 August 2010 - 11:11 PM, said:

I love to put in 3-400 mile days on my 2006 VFR but I would like to experience less vibration in the front end since I am an old guy. Suggestions? Not into the technology but love to ride so keep it simple please.


Interesting timing of the question. Somebody else just put a set of Vibranators on their bike. Worth checking out!

Is your front tire cupped?
Have you checked the wheel to see if it is balanced?
Check the head bearings?
That is where I would start.
Good luck, and keep riding!

Mac

Check everything first before introducing something new. Over the years I've been taught to go to the root of the problem. So, where does the vibration come from? Have you checked the engine mounts? Have you done any maintenance recently? Make sure that everything is tight first.

If you want to add something, I put on a set of HVMP Bar Ends on my 93 and it made the world of difference. The only thing is they sent metal washers with them and I replace the metal with nylon. This is a very simple switch, remove the old, add the new.

Good luck.

I started have fairly bad vibration in the bars(from engine) over that last 5-10k miles which now puts my hands to sleep in 30 min or less.
I tried adding weight to the bar ends by installing a set of ThrottleMasters, but this seemed to worsen the issue! :blink:
I just went through the bike in general doing a Starter Valve sync, new plugs, cleaned air filter, etc. but no help. Maybe the 77,000 miles w/o a valve check might be coming into play with a possible valve hanging open??? :blush:

It's no fun though. I was thinking of trying a set of Vibranators, but not sure if it would help or not!

BR

My 06 only has 5500 miles on it and I have vibes coming through the bars. I am fairly certain it is from the einging (all sorts of non-scientific experiments!) and I am also fairly certain it is normal. I rode another guys VFR and his bike had the same vibes just a little reduced. I thnk a lot has to do with "personal harmonics". It just buzzes me the wrong way. I have tried heavier bar ends and they helped a little but not a whole lot. I am looking into filling the bars with lead shot. I wish they just made solid bars. I am going to look into the vibrnators also. Anyhow, what I am gertting at is I think you will have to experiment to see what gets the vibes out of your range. I am still working because the bike is great and I just want to perfect it. (useless info I know).

Some things that could contribute to less vibration

Service the head bearings, loose or worn bearings will give you some serious vibes
Chain and sprockets, either one is worn will vibrate with acceleration and deceleration
Loose Motor Mounts - no brainer here but how often do any of us torque them to spec?
Tires worn or out of balance - as little as a 1/4 once can cause vibration
Check other bearings, axle bearings on the front wheel or the swing arm, ecentric hub
Loose linkage on the shock
fresh fork oil, old worn out oil loses its ability to dampen shock same goes for the shock
sticking calipers, brake calipers must be able to freely slide on the slide pins and not stick sticking calipers will vibrate with brake disc

[image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 29 August 2010 - 04:04 PM, said:

Some things that could contribute to less vibration

Service the head bearings, loose or worn bearings will give you some serious vibes
Chain and sprockets, either one is worn will vibrate with acceleration and deceleration
Loose Motor Mounts - no brainer here but how often do any of us torque them to spec?
Tires worn or out of balance - as little as a 1/4 once can cause vibration
Check other bearings, axle bearings on the front wheel or the swing arm, ecentric hub
Loose linkage on the shock
fresh fork oil, old worn out oil loses its ability to dampen shock same goes for the shock
sticking calipers, brake calipers must be able to freely slide on the slide pins and not stick sticking calipers will vibrate with brake disc


All good suggestions, but mine are coming from the Engine(pull in the clutch and buzz goes away) and I've checked the engine bolts. :biggrin:

BR

[image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 29 August 2010 - 05:36 PM, said:

[image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 29 August 2010 - 04:04 PM, said:

Some things that could contribute to less vibration

Service the head bearings, loose or worn bearings will give you some serious vibes
Chain and sprockets, either one is worn will vibrate with acceleration and deceleration
Loose Motor Mounts - no brainer here but how often do any of us torque them to spec?
Tires worn or out of balance - as little as a 1/4 once can cause vibration
Check other bearings, axle bearings on the front wheel or the swing arm, ecentric hub
Loose linkage on the shock
fresh fork oil, old worn out oil loses its ability to dampen shock same goes for the shock
sticking calipers, brake calipers must be able to freely slide on the slide pins and not stick sticking calipers will vibrate with brake disc


All good suggestions, but mine are coming from the Engine(pull in the clutch and buzz goes away) and I've checked the engine bolts. :biggrin:

BR



Mine does this too, I thought it was me. If it where the chain It wouldn't go away with the clutch, same with the sprockets. I thought valves but... Cam chain? If I pull in the clutch then coast but put the engine at the same rpm, the buzz is there. Maybe I'm just a bikochondriac...