Bandit Alley

GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: NASTYF1 on April 18, 2005, 05:40:14 PM

Title: vIBRATION
Post by: NASTYF1 on April 18, 2005, 05:40:14 PM

:?: i HAVE 1200S BANDIT 2002, AND HAVE NOTICED A VIBRATION ON THE RIGHT HAND (BRAKE LEVER AND THROTTLE) AT 65 TO 80 MPH, AND ESPECILLAY WHEN THROTTLING OFF, ANY IDEAS OF A CURE WOULD BE HELPFUL,
CHEERS NASTY :roll:

Title: vIBRATION
Post by: ray nielsen on April 18, 2005, 06:07:43 PM

My 2003 naked Bandit 1200 vibrated badly when new and got better as the miles piled up.  

I found that careful carb synh helped but the largest portion of the cure came in the form lf heavy bar end weights from Manic Salamander -- <www.manicsalamander.com>.

They're available in several finishes and really help.  I can ride with or without gloves and with minimal vibration getting through.

Title: vIBRATION
Post by: billythefish on April 18, 2005, 06:42:50 PM

have you checked your tyre pressure?

Title: vIBRATION
Post by: Red01 on April 18, 2005, 06:51:21 PM

And what tires do you have on it?
Any cupping or strange wear on the front?

Title: vIBRATION
Post by: rtrhd on April 19, 2005, 08:24:53 AM

i agree with the carb sync suggestion. i also had some pretty bad vibes through the bars on my 00 b12. best thing i've found is a set of renthal superbike bars with bar end inserts from dirt werks. they slide inside the bars, and with a slight mod, the stock bar end weights go on the outside. no more vibes.

Title: VIBRATION
Post by: NASTYF1 on April 19, 2005, 12:39:16 PM

:wink:THANKS FOR THE REPLYS, YOU ALL SEAM TO HAVE THE SAME IDEAS SO I WILL TRY ADDING WEIGHT TO THE BARS
cheers NASTYF1  (TONY)